A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN TOWN PLANNERS IN NIGERIA (AWTPN) ,IN CELEBRATING THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY.

A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN TOWN PLANNERS IN NIGERIA (AWTPN) ,IN CELEBRATING THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY.
#Accelerate Action

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen.
It is my honor to stand before you today as the National Chairman of the Association of Women Town Planners in Nigeria (AWTPN) to celebrate the 2025 International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, “Accelerate action; speed up progress towards gender equality,” resonates deeply with our mission as women Town Planners.

As we gather here today, we acknowledge the progress made towards achieving gender equality in Nigeria. However, we also recognize that there is still much work to be done. Women in Nigeria and worldwide continue to face significant barriers to equal participation in education, employment, and decision-making processes.

As Town Planners, we recognize the critical role that women play in shaping the urban environment. Women are often the primary caregivers, managers of household resources, and users of public spaces. Therefore, it is essential that their perspectives and needs are taken into account in urban planning decisions.

So, what can we do to accelerate action towards gender equality in urban planning? Firstly, we must promote women’s participation in decision-making processes. This includes increasing the number of women in leadership positions and ensuring that women’s voices are heard in planning decisions.

Secondly, we must address the gender pay gap and ensure that women have equal access to education, training, and employment opportunities. This includes providing mentorship programs, scholarships, and other forms of support to help women advance in their careers.

Thirdly, we must recognize and value the unpaid care work that women do. This includes providing affordable childcare options, flexible work arrangements, and other forms of support to help women balance their work and family responsibilities.

As the National Chairman of AWTPN, I am proud to say that our organization is committed to promoting gender equality in urban planning. We have established a mentorship program for young women, provided training and capacity-building programs for our members, and advocated for policies that promote women’s participation in decision-making processes.

In conclusion, as we celebrate the 2025 International Women’s Day, let us recommit ourselves to accelerating action towards gender equality in urban planning. Let us work together to promote women’s participation, address the gender pay gap, and recognize and value the unpaid care work that women do.

Together, we can create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Thank you.

Tpl Rekiyat Ahuoiza Fache FNITP FICA
National Chairman
AWTPN

Long live AWTPN!

Long live NITP!!

Long live Nigeria!!!