The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership in peace, security and governance, declaring that sustainable national security depends on the full inclusion of women in decision-making and nation-building. Describing the summit as both timely and strategic, Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended NAWOJ for creating a platform that recognises women’s critical role in shaping Nigeria’s security architecture. “National security is strengthened when women are empowered to lead, inform, and shape public discourse and decision-making,” she said. Highlighting the strategic role of the media, Sulaiman-Ibrahim described women journalists as indispensable partners in promoting peace, accountability and national cohesion. Accepting her investiture as NAWOJ National Patron, Sulaiman-Ibrahim pledged deeper collaboration with the association to advance gender-responsive journalism, broaden women’s participation in security discourse and strengthen media advocacy for peace, inclusion and sustainable development.