‎Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on family cohesion and social welfare, marking an important step in formalising and expanding the nation’s care sector.
‎The MoU, the ninth bilateral agreement signed in Ankara, Türkiye, during the official State visit of President Bola Tinubu, positioned the Care Economy as a central pillar for strengthening family structures as a pillar of national development
‎The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, signed on behalf of Nigeria, while the Turkish side was represented by the Minister of Family and Social Services, Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş.
‎The agreement followed a year-long engagement between both countries and is designed to improve social development through structured partnership.
‎The MoU prioritized the facilitation of Nigeria’s first National Action Plan on Families by year-end 2026, with the Care Economy positioned as a critical pillar.
‎The plan explicitly integrated the Care Economy to provide structured support for unpaid caregiving roles traditionally shouldered by women and families.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.