Celebrating Mama Renewed Hope, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim @46
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF
Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim is the current Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, a known driver and protagonist of the Renewed Hope Agenda, RHA of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first Lady and wife of the President .
In aligning with the two notable Agendas and as member of the think tank of the present administration as a cabinet member, Imaan who was the first female Minister of State , Police Affairs and later the current portfolio, was at the forefront of the fight against insecurity, terrorism , kidnappings, and other major reforms in the Nigeria Police for over one year .
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With distinct and outstanding performance as Minister of State, Police Affairs, she was elevated to the senior Minister of Women Affairs, Social Development after a minor cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
At the backdrop of her wealth of experience, Imaan presided over two critical agencies firstly as NAPTIP Director General and later as Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI, during the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, before her appointment as Minister by the current administration.
Young , experienced and energetic, Imaan’s exposure spanned from the University days at the University of Abuja as a young graduate, private conglomerate, politician of high repute and administrator with the potentials to always deliver.
In her current status , the Minister has transformed the programs of activities of the Ministry , through the annual 16 days Gender Based Violence, GBV program, confronted and advanced gender equality, women empowerment, child protection and social inclusion with collective zeal to the consternation of ordinary Nigerians.
Hajiya lmaan- Sulaiman Ibrahim aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda and the 2026 Presidential Declaration as the “Year of Families and Social Development”, where the Ministry is advancing a more structured and inclusive approach to care under the 9-Pillar Renewed Hope Social Impact Intervention (RHSII-) 774″.
The new RHSII is expected to glavanize women’s rights , children’s rights among many others and to also portray the image of Nigerians in good light before the international communities.
No doubt , with the ongoing reforms in the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, the Minister has become the darling of both local and international partners, willing to implement both global programs in all areas with a view to leveraging on women emancipation.
Imaan at 46 has posited the country positively before the international communities which is attracting multiple investments in all women programs and others .
As you mark the 46 years today , April ,19 , 2026, without mincing words, the President and the wife , friends, colleagues and well wishers wished you a Happy Birthday and many more returns, particularly in your strive to service delivery to your fatherland.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday, Hon Minister, Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan -Sulaiman Ibrahim and wishing you many more years.
Written BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF on yus.abubakar3@gmail.com.
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, APRIL 19TH 2026)
