By Hassan Zaggi
Pathfinder International Nigeria has launched what it christened- Women&Co Nigeria, an innovative platform designed to power women-led solutions at the intersection of health, climate, and economic resilience.
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A statement issued by the organisation disclosed that the initiative builds on Pathfinder’s over six-decade legacy of advancing the health, rights and well-being of women, children and communities across Nigeria.
Pathfinder International Nigeria further explained that Women&Co reimagines how solutions to difficult challenges are provided by putting women at the center of ideas that truly work for their communities.
“Rooted in the belief that when women lead, everyone benefits, Women&Co in Nigeria seeks to help women unlock the capital, partnerships, and influence they need to drive transformative, sustainable change,” the statement further noted.
The statement quoted the Regional Portfolio Director, Pathfinder International, Dr. Amina Aminu Dorayi, as saying that: “Across Nigeria, women are already solving some of the toughest challenges in their homes, communities, and workplaces.
“Women&Co is about amplifying that ingenuity, putting women in the driver’s seat to design the innovations and systems that will shape our nation’s future in health, climate, and development.”
Dr. Dorayi further stressed that: “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.”
According to the statement, the Nigerian launch marks the country’s inclusion in a platform that was first unveiled at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in September 2025.
Women&Co unites cross-disciplinary women leaders from leadership, health, climate, entrepreneurship, governance, and finance to co-design solutions that not only solve local problems but can also scale regionally and globally.
“The mission of Women&Co strongly resonates with our national agenda to prioritise women’s health, equity and leadership. By building a community where women lead solutions across health, climate change, entrepreneurship and governance, Women&Co embodies the kind of collaboration and creativity that our nation needs to renew systems and unlock new possibilities,” says theSenior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health ,Dr Adanna Steinacker.
Its inaugural co-design convening in Abuja with women representing diverse sectors and abilities maps where women stand in leadership and decision-making, identifies barriers to capital and opportunity, and charts bold actions and investments to accelerate women-led innovation.
It would be recalled that Pathfinder International has operated in Nigeria for 60 years, partnering with government, civil society, and the private sector to improve health outcomes, strengthen systems, and promote gender equity.
