FAB Treasure Foundation and other girl-child advocates have called on policymakers in both public and private sectors to intensify efforts toward empowering the Nigerian girl child, stressing that the nation’s future prosperity depends on preparing girls for leadership, resource management, and global competitiveness.
The advocates argued that when girls are equipped with the right tools, skills, and opportunities, they become catalysts for community transformation and national progress.
They made this call during the annual SheRose Conference, organized by FAB Treasure Foundation to mark the International Day of the Girl Child.
The initiative aims to inspire and equip girls to become confident, purpose-driven contributors to society.
Held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Government Secondary School, Idu Koro, the SheRose Conference 2025, co-hosted with Rejoice George Outreach and themed “When Girls Rise,” brought together over 200 schoolgirls for a day of mentorship, leadership talks, and practical empowerment sessions.
Abigail Festus, Convener and Executive Director of FAB Treasure Foundation, emphasized that empowering girls must be treated as a national priority, saying, “Empowering the girl child is more than a passion for me, it’s a lifelong commitment.
“Every girl carries incredible potential within her, and when given the right support, she can rise beyond her background.”
Festus noted that the Foundation is committed to leadership training, scholarships, menstrual health and hygiene education, free sanitary pad distribution, and digital inclusion to ensure that girls have the knowledge and resources to succeed.
Delivering the keynote address, veteran journalist and Chairman of the FAB Treasure Foundation Advisory Board, Mr. Mac Imoni Amarere, urged the girls to see themselves as leaders today, not tomorrow.
“Leadership starts with believing in yourself, using your voice, helping others, and doing your best every single day. When one girl rises, she opens the door to a thousand more. When Nigerian girls rise, Nigeria rises,” he said.
Rejoice George, Co-host and Executive Director of Rejoice George Outreach, described girl empowerment as a global imperative, saying, “We are here to spark a vision for every girl who has ever been told ‘you can’t,’ and show her that she absolutely can,” she said, emphasizing that the rise of girls is not the fall of anyone else; it is a rise for humanity.
She called for collective action to ensure girls have access to education, mentorship, healthcare, and safety, adding that “when girls rise, poverty declines, peace prevails, and the world becomes brighter and stronger.”
Chinaza Obidike, Founder of GiSOC, spoke on digital safety, warning the girls against sharing sensitive content online and encouraging them to report suspicious behavior to trusted adults.
“Never send or post anything you wouldn’t want shown on a school hallway screen,” she cautioned.
Team Lead of FAB Treasure Foundation, Mary Adole, lamented the growing trend of delinquency among young girls due to a lack of guidance.
“That’s why we are here, to reshape mindsets and inspire girls to think positively about their potential,” she said.
The school head, Mr. Obasanjo Funsho, commended the Foundation for investing in his students, noting that the lessons and mentorship the girls received would leave lasting impacts on their lives and communities.
As part of its ongoing advocacy against period poverty, the Foundation distributed over 200 free sanitary pads to participants, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that no girl misses school because of her menstrual cycle.
The initiative, organizers said, aligns with the Foundation’s mission to break barriers and promote equality for schoolgirls across Nigeria.
