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Yipee! We're all set to launch the Power Woman Digital Magazine!!!

Power up your dreams with Power Woman E-Magazine! Globally women are taking charge of creating the life of their dreams while dismantling barriers and surmounting new frontiers. Join the publisher, Joy Onyesoh on this journey of self discovery and empowerment as we launch the Power Woman Magazine.

The Senate Passes the Police Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2020 (SB. 181) - PLAC

I'm super excited to have been part of the advocacy to amend the then 75 years old Police Act. "BREAKING NEWS: On 7th July 2020, @NGRSenate passed the Police Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2020 (SB. 181). With the @HouseNGR passing the bill on 2nd June 2020, this makes history as the first time ever both chambers of @nassnigeria have successfully amended the Police Act of 1943" - PLAC

Abuja Arts: What's Next? A SWOT Analysis

On 19 June 2020, I joined a gender-balanced panel of 8 creatives from visual, performing & literary arts, to do a SWOT analysis on the capital city's creative scene. Among the points I raised were the need for a revision of the Cultural Policy of Nigeria which is 32 years old and the importance of having a strong Civil Society voice speaking on behalf of the cultural and creative industries.