The 10 Million Women Empowerment Mega Rally 2026, held at Lagos's Abuja National Stadium, marked a pivotal moment in Nigeria's journey toward gender equity.

The event, attended by over 100 participants from each of the 36 states, underscored the collective resolve of Nigerian women to transition from symbolic participation to active leadership in politics, economy, and society.

Key figures like First Lady Lady Valerie Fubara and Minister Hajia Imaam Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasized initiatives such as the Women’s Charter for National Development, which aims to increase women's political and economic inclusion through targeted interventions like job creation, business support, and skills training.

The rally also highlighted grassroots integration frameworks to connect women’s groups across Nigeria’s 9,410 wards, with symbolic distributions of tools like tricycles and sewing machines to empower beneficiaries.

The event echoed past efforts under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, where women like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Dora Akununili held prominent roles in governance.

Stakeholders called for full inclusion of women in politics rather than special seats, citing successful examples from countries like the UK and the US where women thrive without reserved quotas.The rally reaffirmed the potential for Nigeria to achieve equitable representation through collective action and policy reform.