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. The Centre was modelled after the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW), with the mandate to promote the advancement and development of Nigerian women through research, training, and advocacy.
At the core of the Centre’s mission are training and economic empowerment, which are fundamental to enhancing the quality of life of women, particularly those in rural communities. Through sustainable development programmes, the Centre strives to equip women with the requisite skills and opportunities to become productive, self-reliant, and active contributors to national development.
The application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), as well as vocational and entrepreneurial skill development, remains integral to improving the socio-economic status of women. Furthermore, the role of research is indispensable, as it provides the necessary data and analytical framework for identifying target groups, designing interventions, and formulating evidence-based policies for women’s advancement.
Accordingly, the Centre’s key areas of focus are anchored on Training, Research, and Gender Advocacy & Development, which collectively serve as the pillars upon which the mission and objectives of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, are realized.
Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja
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The Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) participated in the training program for Directors-General and Chief Executive Officers held at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Badagry, Lagos.
Date: 21st October 2025
MBNCWD DIGITAL DASHBOARD
THE RESOURCE CENTRE FOR WOMEN IN GOVERNANCE
THE RESERVED SEAT BILL
NIGERIAN WOMEN HALL OF FAME
The Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), Honourable Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir, received in audience the House Committee Chairperson on Women Affairs, Honourable Kafilat Ogbara, and her delegation. The visit included other Honourable Members of the Committee, the Clerk, and staff of the National Assembly. Honourable Kafilat Ogbara led the Committee on an oversight visit to the Centre to assess ongoing programs and activities. Date: 10th October, 2025
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
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