Kaduna’s Rabi Salisu Shines: Elected Head of APC Women Commissioners Forum

By Mose Oiza

Kaduna State continues to lead in progressive women’s leadership as Hon. Rabi Salisu, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, has been elected Leader of the Forum of Women Commissioners from APC-governed States.

Her unanimous election took place at the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Agenda Setting Meeting on October 7, 2025, at the PGF Secretariat in Abuja. The forum, comprising Women Affairs Commissioners from 23 APC states, focused on advancing women’s transformative leadership, economic empowerment, and inclusive governance.

Delegates hailed Hon. Rabi Salisu’s election as a major win for Kaduna State, praising her dynamic leadership and Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to women’s inclusion and empowerment. Observers noted that her elevation underscores Kaduna’s growing influence as a model of progressive governance in Northern Nigeria.

In a communiqué at the meeting’s conclusion, the Commissioners passed a Vote of Confidence on all Progressive Governors, commending their reforms in education, health, agriculture, digital innovation, and youth development.

The Forum also lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold reforms, increased inclusion of women and persons with disabilities, and efforts to unite the nation under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Among other resolutions, the Commissioners called for stronger synergy between federal and state women empowerment programmes, policy domestication across APC states, and enhanced accountability frameworks for inclusive growth.

The meeting, coordinated by PGF Secretariat Director-General Folorunso S. Aluko, adjourned to reconvene from December 14 to 16, 2025.

Hon. Rabi Salisu’s new role signals renewed momentum for women empowerment and cross-state collaboration under the APC’s progressive governance banner.