By Uche Kalu
The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, calling for collective efforts to nurture and empower girls to realize their full potential.
The event, themed “The Girl I Am, The Change I Need: Girls on the Frontline of Crisis,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, Awka, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
In a statement signed by the Chairperson, Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika, NAWOJ Anambra emphasized that every girl child represents strength, hope, and limitless possibilities. She noted that this year’s celebration aims to amplify girls’ voices, inspire self-advocacy, and encourage stakeholders to create enabling environments that promote their education, protection, and leadership.
Among those expected at the event are the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo, who will serve as the Mother of the Day; Hon. Beverly Nkemdiche Ikpeazu, Commissioner for Special Duties– Special Guest Speaker; Prof. Nkechi Ikediugwu, Executive Chairman, Anambra State Post Primary Schools Service Commission, as Keynote Speaker while Mrs. Nchedo Mbamalu-Chukwu, Founder, Kaycoune Success Empowerment Initiative, is the Guest Speaker.
NAWOJ urged parents, educators, policymakers, and the media to continue championing the rights and development of the girl child, stressing that empowering girls today guarantees a more inclusive and sustainable future.
