A non-partisan, all-female civic organization empowering Nigerian women since 1996.
The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) was founded in 1996 by Rt. Hon. Dame Dr. Esther Uduehi following the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing, China, in 1995.
It was modelled after the League of Women Voters of the United States and incorporated in October 1998 as a Non-Partisan, non-Religious, non-Sectional, non-tribal, non-Sectarian and non-Profit Civic Organization.
The aim has always been clear: Empowering women Voters in particular and Defending Democracy — giving women voice and power through education, advocacy and grassroots mobilization.
To 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.
NILOWV operates through a robust national structure that reaches every corner of Nigeria.
No 4 Joshua Sanga Crescent, Sunshine Estate, Lokogoma, Abuja. Managed by the National President and Executive Council.
State chapters in every state capital and the Federal Capital Territory, each led by elected chairpersons and executive committees.
Deep grassroots presence at local government and ward levels — the foundation of our mobilization power.
National and state structures work through specialized committees spanning all areas of concern for women.
Advancing women’s human rights and equal opportunities.
Voter education, observation and civic engagement.
Special Seats Bill and gender-responsive legislation.
Skills, finance and economic independence.
Evidence-based advocacy and continuous learning.
Women’s health rights and reproductive healthcare.
Inclusive peace processes and accountable institutions.
Climate action and environmental justice.
Mentoring the next generation of women leaders.
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