Pictured above: Amb. AJU Elumelu, back in the day, on her way to a performance at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. Long before she became a champion for women’s participation and the voice behind the Women for 35% Initiative, Amb. AJU Elumelu was an artist. She once recorded a song titled “AIDS Is Real.” On one memorable […]
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Unmasking the Politics of Women’s Inclusion in Nigeria: A Deep Dive with Amb. Aju Elumelu In a compelling edition of Joy Asonye Live, host Joy Asonye sat down for an in-depth conversation with Ambassador Aju Elumelu, founder of the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation (AMEF) and convener of the Women for 35% Initiative. The dialogue provided […]
Her Voice, Her Vote, Our Future: The Anthem Driving Nigeria’s 35% Affirmative Action Movement For decades, discussions around gender inclusion in Nigeria’s political and governance sectors have often floated in policy documents and election promises without reaching real implementation. Today, however, a powerful and unified movement is shifting the conversation from quiet aspiration to urgent […]
Our Numbers Can Get Us There: Why Women Hold the Key to Nigeria’s Democratic Future When we talk about political representation and governance in Nigeria, the statistics often tell a discouraging story. Despite making up nearly half of the nation’s population, women hold a remarkably small fraction of elected and appointed offices. But numbers tell […]
AJU MORGAN ELUMELU FOUNDATION 🌍 WOMEN FOR 35%: WOMEN RISING, WOMEN LEADING, WOMEN REPRESENTED! ✊🏽💜 On Saturday, 25 July 2026, Women for 35% convened a powerful virtual meeting bringing together women and advocates from Nigeria, Canada, the United States, and beyond, united by one shared vision: to see more women represented in leadership and decision-making […]
Women for 35% Canada, Chapter inauguration on Saturday, 25 July 2026, with Charity Magaji as the Cordinator
A defining moment for inclusive leadership. Senator Seriaki Dickson, National Leader of the NDC, with Amb. AJU Elumelu following his acceptance as Patron of the Women for 35% Initiative on November 11, 2025. A shared commitment to empowering women and strengthening democratic participation. Here in the picture are the Project Manager of AJU Morgan Elumelu […]
“We are competent, we can hold positions, and we can do well.” The Women for 35% initiative just launched its inaugural strategy meeting in Minna, Niger State! Powered by the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation, this movement is uniting women to demand a minimum of 35% representation in leadership and governance. No more being […]
“We are competent, we can hold positions, and we can do well.” The Women for 35% initiative just launched its inaugural strategy meeting in Minna, Niger State! Powered by the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation, this movement is uniting women to demand a minimum of 35% representation in leadership and governance. No more being […]
