Nigeria Women Trust Fund gets new CEO

Brenda Anugwom has been appointed as the new Chief executive officer of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF).

NWTF’s Communications Manager, Mujidat Agbabiaka in a statement, said Anugwom is expected to support women’s rights, political participation, and social development through various programs and initiatives.

The new CEO according to the statement has a track record of unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of women and marginalized communities throughout her career.

Augwom has held key leadership roles in various organizations, contributing significantly to research on discriminatory laws related to violence against women in Africa.

Her leadership roles include serving as a Country Advisor for Policy Vault Africa, where she skilfully facilitated crucial partnerships with government agencies, contributing to the digitization of government policies and laws. Additionally, her expertise as a Procurement Legal Expert for the Nigerian Governors Forum played a pivotal role in guiding all 36 Nigerian states to align their Public Procurement Laws with international standards.