Pathfinder Int’l Launches Women&Co In Nigeria

Pathfinder International Nigeria has launched a “Women&Co Nigeria programme,” a groundbreaking platform aimed at advancing women-led solutions at the intersection of health, climate resilience, and economic empowerment.

The Senior Media and Communication Officer to Pathfinder Int’l Nigeria, Mr. Bayo Ewuola in a press statement, stated that the initiative builds on Pathfinder’s six-decade legacy of improving health outcomes and promoting gender equity in Nigeria.

According to the statement, with Women&Co, the organization seeks to place women at the centre of innovation, equipping them with the capital, partnerships, and influence needed to create lasting change in their communities.

Regional Portfolio Director at Pathfinder International, Dr. Amina Aminu Dorayi noted that across Nigeria, women are already solving some of the toughest challenges in their homes, communities, and workplaces.

Dorayi emphasised that Women&Co was to amplifying that ingenuity, putting women in the driver’s seat to design the innovations and systems that would shape the nation’s future in health, climate and development.

“This is not just a conversation, it is a call to action, by centering women’s leadership in innovation and development, Nigeria can accelerate progress toward equity, resilience, and prosperity for all.” Dorayi said.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health Dr. Adanna Steinacker noted that the initiative aligns closely with Nigeria’s national agenda to promote women’s health, equity, and leadership.

“The mission of Women&Co strongly resonates with our priorities, by building a community where women lead solutions across health, climate change, entrepreneurship, and governance, Women&Co embodies the kind of collaboration and creativity our nation needs to renew systems and unlock new potentials and possibilities.” Steinacker noted.

Dr. Steinacker said that Nigerian launch follows the platform’s global unveiling at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, noting that Women&Co brought together cross-sectoral female leaders in health, climate, entrepreneurship, governance, and finance to co-create solutions that can scale both locally and globally.

According to her “The inaugural Women&Co convening in Abuja brought together women from diverse sectors and backgrounds to assess the current landscape of women’s leadership and decision-making in Nigeria.”