As part of activities marking the 2025 IWD celebration, WACOL, and the West Central African Women’s Rights Coalition, (WAWORC), jointly released a press statement to Journalists in Enugu. Empowerment,” resonates deeply in Nigeria, where women continue to face significant challenges in their pursuit of equality and empowerment. “As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we urge the Nigerian government, civil society organisations, and individuals to reaffirm their commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women. “As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let us recommit ourselves to pursuing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Nigeria. Empowerment,”Professor Ezeilo, hinted that WomenAid Collective (WACOL) was founded in 1997 as an independent, non-political, non-profit organization focused on advancing human rights and gender equality.