Why Africa must fast-track gender justice, women’s empowerment – Chichi Aniagolu

For over two decades, Chichi Aniagolu, the Regional Director for West Africa at the Ford Foundation, has stood at the forefront of Africa’s development landscape—championing causes that amplify women’s voices, promote social justice, and transform systems.

With a rich background in sociology and a deep passion for Africa’s progress, Mrs Aniagolu has led several top international development organisations across Nigeria and West Africa.

In this exclusive interview with…