Pathfinder International Nigeria has unveiled a new platform titled “Women &Co Nigeria’’, an inventive platform designed to power women-led solutions at the intersection of health, climate, and economic resilience.
The unveiling took place in Abuja and it brought together women from diverse sectors and backgrounds to assess the current landscape of women’s leadership and decision-making in Nigeria.
A statement signed and made available to the media by the Senior Media and Communication Officer Pathfinder, Bayo Ewuola explained that the initiative builds on Pathfinder’s six-decade legacy of improving health outcomes and promoting gender equity in Nigeria.
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According to the statement, “with Women&Co, the organisation seeks to place women at the center of innovation equipping them with the capital, partnerships, and influence needed to create lasting change in their communities.
Regional Portfolio Director at Pathfinder International, Dr. Amina Aminu Dorayi noted that women across Nigeria, are already solving some of the toughest challenges in their homes, communities, and workplaces.
Dorayi also noted that Women&Co is about amplifying that ingenuity, putting women in the driver’s seat to design the innovations and systems that will shape the nation’s future in health, climate and development.
“This is not just a conversation; it is a call to action, by centering women’s leadership in innovation and development, Nigeria can accelerate progress toward equity, resilience, and prosperity for all, ”she added.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health Adanna Steinacker noted that the initiative aligns closely with Nigeria’s national agenda to promote women’s health, equity, and leadership.
“The mission of Women&Co strongly resonates with our priorities, by building a community where women lead solutions across health, climate change, entrepreneurship, and governance, Women&Co embodies the kind of collaboration and creativity our nation needs to renew systems and unlock new possibilities”, she stated.
The Nigerian launch follows the platform’s global unveiling at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. Women&Co brings together cross-sectoral female leaders in health, climate, entrepreneurship, governance, and finance to co-create solutions that can scale both locally and globally.
Participants discussed barriers to access particularly around capital and opportunity and charted strategies to accelerate women-led innovation nationwide.
It is interesting to note that for nearly 70 years, Pathfinder International has worked alongside women and girls in more than 100 countries, ensuring they have access to the critical services and resources they need.
