Continuous Development

Beyond Profit: The Role​ оf Social Entrepreneurship​ іn Nation Building

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

The simple but uncomfortable truth this elucidates is: Nigeria is not limited from​ a shortage​ оf entrepreneurs;​ іt is limited from​ a shortage​ оf entrepreneurs whose success​ іs tied​ tо the success​ оf the society around them.​ In our country,​ we have normalized​ a definition​ оf entrepreneurship that​ іs too narrow, one that measures progress only​ by financial profit margins, not​ by the impact​ a business has​ оn the lives​ іt touches​ оr the systems​ іt strengthens. But history teaches​ us that​ nо nation has ever become great simply because its citizens chased wealth. Nations rise when their people chase purpose.

The Role of Young Women in Strengthening Civic Participation and Democratic Leadership

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

Voices of Change: Civic Education Series Graduation Ceremony Good morning to all the distinguished guests, the organizers, and especially the remarkable young women gathered here. It is both an honour and a responsibility to stand here today, to address a subject not only of academic importance, but of civic urgency: the role of young women[…]

International Day of Democracy – Is Nigeria getting it?

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

The UN General Assembly reached a resolution in 2007, calling for the establishment of rights of every government to strengthen democracy. Nigeria as a member state, is obligated to meet the standards.  The ranking of Nigeria on the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) is at its all time low. Participation, Rights and Inclusion (PRI)[…]

Reserved Seats Bill – What are the Benefits?

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

Despite remarkable achievements by women across many sectors, positions of leadership through politics, for women in NASS, needs to be improved. Overall representation of women in governance has to be increased to position Nigeria as a Nation demonstrating inclusion, creating space for leadership that is unbiased and the full utilisation of resources for our country.

Breaking Down the Legal Language of the Reserved Seats Bill

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

The Proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill for Seat Reservation for Women in the National and State Assemblies, as presented by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, July 2025, has somewhat been at the heart of women in leadership conversations. However, how many young people, especially young women, have the clarity and context required to[…]

Historicising Women Leadership- Can HB1349 correct anomalies in Governance? 

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

A peep into the past I once engaged with a group of listeners on the dwindling number of women as role models that Nigeria has and what the minds of girls and young women have been socialised to believe, prioritise and become. In trying to close a huge gap in history I had and rising[…]

On Your Marks; Get Set; Reserve Seats for Women.

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

It’s the season for the “Special” or Reserved Seats Bill.  As part of the commitment made by the Joint Session at the National Assembly that happened on Democracy Day – June 12, 2025- one outcome from the assembly is the hopeful passage of the special seats bill for women to have leadership positions in the[…]

Childhood in an Evolving World – A Goodwill Message delivered at National Orientation Agency (NOA) Children’s Day Event

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

Origins  May 27th is a day dedicated to recognise and celebrate children, this begun in the year 1964 and has been consistent in our dear Nation to date. The primary focus of children’s day I centered  on the wellbeing and education of our children  While this theme today organised by the National Orientation Agency is themed[…]

De-stigmatizing Mental Health 

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

I was invited by the Rotary Club, Abuja, to lecture on galvanising youth voices in breaking the normalised stereotypes about Mental health. The month is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness, with conversations and discussions trending on this subject matter. While there are more spaces emphasising on the need to center mental health and wellness, there[…]

Enabling Violence – How Society Normalises Workplace Sexual Harassment 

Posted on by Añuli Aniebo

A major concern with underreporting is that it worsens the behaviour as it further pushes the boundaries of misconduct, perpetuating a cycle of abuse and non-accountability.