NATIONAL PRESIDENT HONOURED WITH AN AWARD AT THE HEROINE IMPACT PRESTIGIOUS MERIT AWARD (HIPMA 2026)

The Heroine Impact Prestigious Merit Award (HIPMA 2026) held on May 10, 2026, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, brought together distinguished women leaders, dignitaries, and professionals to celebrate outstanding women making positive impacts in Nigeria. The National President of the National Council of Women’s Societies, Princess Edna D.D. Azura (Kwatam Mutaku), led a delegation of council members to the event in support of initiatives that recognize and women across the nation.

In her goodwill message, Princess Edna commended the organizers for creating a platform that inspires women to continue contributing to national development. She described the award as an encouragement for women to do more for Nigeria and urged the organizers to remain committed to their vision. During the event, Princess Edna was honoured with the award for Outstanding Contribution Towards the Cause of Women inclusivity in recognition of her dedication to the advocacy, empowerment, and welfare of Nigerian women and girls.

The National President also presented awards to other distinguished personalities, including Dr. Aisha Baju, who received the Outstanding Security Person of the Year 2026 award for her contributions to gender policy reforms and community mentorship, and Dr. Esther Okerer the Nigerian presidential aspirant from the Because Of Our Tomorrow(BOOT) party, who was recognized for her humanitarian services and commitment to women’s empowerment and community development. The event featured inspiring speeches, entertainment, and reflections on the importance of supporting women who are making meaningful contributions to the society.

Princess Edna concluded by admonishing the organizers have been resilient, committed and focused. And she believes that that next event will require bigger hall.

Also, as the largest women organization afliated to the International Council of Women (ICW), NCWS, Nigeria will continue to support programmes and initiatives that promote the advancement, recognition, and inclusion of women in national development.

Princess Edna D.D. Azura (Kwatam Mutaku)
National President
National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria