The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) is a non-partisan, all-female civic organization dedicated to educating, mobilizing and amplifying the voices of Nigerian women for a stronger democracy and inclusive national development.
We work with leading national and international organisations to advance women’s political and economic empowerment across Nigeria.
Founded in 1996 by Rt. Hon. Dame Dr. Esther Uduehi after the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, NILOWV was established to help Nigerian women play a larger role in government and public affairs.
Incorporated in 1998 as a non-partisan, non-religious, non-sectional, non-tribal, non-sectarian and non-profit civic Organization. our motto remains: Empowering Nigerian women both Politically and Economically for National Development.
Learn More About UsTo educate and mobilize Nigerian women to enable them play a larger role in governance, public matters and public affairs, and to defend and perfect Nigeria’s democracy.
A democracy where every woman has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate fully in the political and economic life of the nation.
From the grassroots to the national stage, NILOWV has built one of the most extensive women’s civic infrastructures on the African continent.
NILOWV consists of women from every walk of life, from market women, professionals, academics, entrepreneurs to students; we stand united for our democracy.
Strategic partnerships amplifying our collective voice across all regions and sectors in Nigeria.
Active chapters connecting Nigerian women in the diaspora to the national democratic project.
Three decades ago, a bold vision was born with a mandate to ensure that Nigerian women would no longer be spectators in the democratic process, but full participants and leaders.
Today, under the theme “Together We Can! Yes We Can!”, we invite partners and citizens to join us in accelerating progress. Over the years, NILOWV have focused on three strategic priorities to advance women’s political and economic empowerment in Nigeria.
NILOWV offers development partners a unique, nationwide, women-led infrastructure for delivering lasting impact on gender equality, democracy and economic empowerment.
Official Email: enquiries@nilowv.org
We welcome partnership inquiries from international development partners, donor organizations, UN agencies, foundations, sister organizations and bilateral partners.
NILOWV is a registered non-profit organization in Nigeria (CAC/IT/NO. 1/1998).Selected coverage of our work, advocacy campaigns and impact across national and international platforms.
The Chairperson Nigeria League of women voters has formally petitioned members of the National Assembly, urging the swift passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill to promote inclusive governance in Nigeria.
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Hon. Henry Nwawuba, recently received a high-level delegation from the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), led by its National President
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The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has urged Nigerian women to overcome social, economic and institutional barriers and take their rightful place in national development and democratic participation.
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The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development has urged Nigerian women to unite across ethnic, religious, regional, and socioeconomic lines and leverage their collective strength to influence the country’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development has urged Nigerian women to embrace informed, responsible and purposeful participation as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
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Coalition-building with UN Women, NAWOJ and other groups ahead of public hearing on reserved seats for women.
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FCT chapter drives continuous voter registration and leadership participation under the theme “Register, Vote and Lead”.
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Awards night recognising champions of the reserved seats bill and the launch of the Esther Uduehi Award of Excellence.
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President Irene Awunah-Ikyegh outlines NILOWV’s priority campaigns for the year, including women with disabilities.
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Coverage of NILOWV’s Annual General Meeting and call for strategic pathways to women’s leadership.
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Dame Esther Uduehi recounts NILOWV’s journey since the Beijing Conference and the nationwide expansion of the League.
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