In a viral video, Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye was seen confronting organizers of an event held in the Ministry’s name without her approval. She emphasized the need for women empowerment in such activities, stating:

“Let this be the last time Women Affairs will organize anything that I am not aware of. You try next time, I will come here and get you people disgraced.”

She criticized the organizers for wasting resources on “frivolous things” that don’t impact the people, saying:

“For a while, this is what we keep on organizing. Few weeks ago, there was hunger protest and they talked about peace and security. Women are not empowered. Children are suffering. Nigerians are suffering but we waste money all the time in frivolous things that don’t make sense.”

Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye emphasized her commitment to changing the narrative, insisting on empowerment-focused programs:

“I have changed the narrative. I said no programme without empowerment… Why should we fold our hands and these things will continue? Who do you think will save you? It’s you that will save yourself. Let them call me names, ‘troublemaker’, ‘mad woman’, I am ready to take it.”