About the movement
Our Story
Stronger Women • Stronger North • Stronger Nigeria
Founding
Born in the wards, built for the nation
Halima Shekarau Northern Women Support Group for Asiwaju was founded by Haj. Halima Ibrahim Shekarau to organise the political, economic and social strength of northern women into one coordinated movement.
What began as community outreach in a handful of wards has grown into a structure that spans nineteen states, with coordinators at state, local government, ward and polling unit level.
Today the movement runs empowerment, education, health and humanitarian programmes while registering and verifying members through a single national platform — so that every woman who joins is counted, credited and connected.
Our Mission
To empower northern women economically, socially and politically through structured membership, verified representation and world-class programme delivery.
Our Vision
A northern Nigeria where every woman is organised, skilled, heard and able to shape the future of her community and her country.
Core values
What guides every decision
Integrity
Transparent leadership and accountable stewardship of every resource.
Service
Placing the welfare of communities above personal advantage.
Unity
One movement across nineteen states, one voice for northern women.
Excellence
Professional, measurable and world-class programme delivery.
Inclusion
Every woman, every ward, every ability — nobody is left behind.
Loyalty
Steadfast commitment to the Asiwaju vision for a renewed Nigeria.
Objectives
Eight pillars, one agenda
01
Political Participation
Registering, educating and mobilising northern women into active civic and political life.
02
Economic Empowerment
Grants, soft loans and cooperative finance for women-led enterprises across the North.
03
Education & Literacy
Scholarships, adult literacy and girl-child education advocacy in underserved communities.
04
Health & Wellbeing
Maternal health outreach, medical missions and disability inclusion programmes.
05
Skills & Digital Readiness
Vocational training and digital skills that connect women to the modern economy.
06
Youth Development
Mentorship, employability and leadership pathways for young men and women.
07
Peace & Community Cohesion
Dialogue, reconciliation and community security engagement at ward level.
08
Welfare & Humanitarian Support
Direct relief, alms distribution and support for vulnerable households.
Impact
The movement in numbers
100,000+
Membership Target
19
Northern States
500+
Community Projects
1,000+
Volunteers
50+
Partners