ABOUT MARYAM BABANGIDA NATIONAL CENTRE FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT (MBNCWD)
The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) is a Federal Government Institution established in 1992 and modelled after the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW).
Training and Economic Empowerment of Women are critical to the realization of the mission of this center, as our focus is to improve the lives of women, especially those in the rural areas through sustainable developmental programs, so they can become productive and self-reliant.
It is important to note that Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Vocational & Entrepreneurial Skill Developments are imperative in enhancing the economic status of women, while the role of research is critical, as key target groups and data concerning women are sought and generated for intervention. These areas; Training, Research and Gender Advocacy and Development forms the key areas of focus in the National Centre for Women Development, Abuja.
ADDRESS BY THE DG, MBNCWD,ABUJA HON. DR. ASABE VILITA BASHIR AT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY OF AVUTU YOUTHS SKILLS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME. DATE: 16TH JUNE 2025
Today, I am delighted to say that these young men and women here have proved themselves by exhibiting skills and dedication through their active participation in their theoretical, practical and extra-curricular activities including outdoor games and other competitions. Hence, they are being awarded Trade Test certification in their various identified areas of skills, alongside the Centre’s Certificate.
We are very proud of the strides of the Avutu Community Skills Acquisition Foundation in taking this initiative to train youths from their community and empower them. We congratulate the resilience of the Avutu Community Skills Acquisition Foundation and encourage you to keep it up. We also commensurate with you on the passing on of Barrister Kenneth who initiated the discussion for this training with the Centre. We encourage other communities to replicate this initiative in their communities. Read More
MBNCWD DIGITAL DASHBOARD
THE RESOURCE CENTRE FOR WOMEN IN GOVERNANCE
THE RESERVED SEAT BILL
NIGERIAN WOMEN HALL OF FAME
MBNCWD NAMED AN ICT BLOCK IN HONOUR OF THE LATE ICON, CHIEF ABIBAT MOGAJI (OON, MFR) FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO WOMEN IN NIGERIA
In a landmark ceremony that holds both pride and deep significance, the Director-General, Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Honourable Dr Asabe Vilita Bashir today at the Centre welcomed the Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu as she unveiled the named ICT Block in honour of the icon, late Chief Abibat Mogaji, OON, MFR, the beloved mother of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This lasting tribute in her honour symbolizes progress, education, and opportunity for Read More
ABOUT PLANNING, RESEARCH & STATISTICS DEPARTMENT
