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International 15 September 2026 · Event date: 14 September 2026

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi meets H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi meets H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi met Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in New Delhi. The leaders discussed women-led development, women's collectives, clean energy, social protection, and child rights and digital safety.

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In Simple Words

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi met with Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in New Delhi. They talked about strengthening cooperation in women and child development during India's BRICS 2026 Chairship.

Discussions covered women-led development, women's collectives, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, clean energy, social protection, and child rights, protection, and digital safety.

Key Points

  • Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi met Nigeria's Minister H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim in New Delhi.
  • The meeting occurred at the Ministry of Women and Child Development, GP OA, New Delhi.
  • Nigeria is participating as a partner country during India's BRICS 2026 Chairship.
  • Discussions included women's collectives, gender mainstreaming, and women-led development.
  • Other discussion areas included clean energy, social protection, and national care systems.
  • Child rights, protection, and digital safety were also discussed.
  • The Nigerian Minister expressed interest in learning from India's best practices in skilling, nutrition, and governance.

Exam Angle

Indian Minister
Smt. Annpurna Devi
Nigerian Minister
H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
Meeting Location
New Delhi
Context
India's BRICS 2026 Chairship

𝕏 Official Update

A. H.E. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria

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