HAJIA AISHATU JAAFAR BASHIR

Meet Aishatu Jaatar Bashir, the newly appointed Deputy Director General North of the National APC Women Advocacy Organization (NAWA-Org.). Hailing from Bauchi State, Aishatu brings a wealth of leadership experience and a profound commitment to empowering women and youth in Northern Nigeria. As a former Deputy Speaker of the Nigeria Youth Parliament and Vice President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (North East), Aishatu’s political mobilization and youth advocacy background has been instrumental in shaping her approach to leadership.

Her role as the founder of the Progressive Women and Youth Support Initiative (PWOYSI), a non-governmental organization that supports widows, orphans, and underprivileged members of society, highlights her passion for community development. Through PWOYSI, Aishatu has empowered countless individuals by providing essential skill acquisition training, financial support, and materials to start their businesses, fostering self-reliance and economic independence.