Statehouse Banquet Hall to Host RenewHER Launch Gala & Awards Night

The Statehouse Banquet Hall, Abuja, will on Friday host the RenewHER Launch Gala & Awards Night, a landmark event set to redefine women’s health in Nigeria.

The exclusive, invite-only evening will officially unveil RenewHER – the Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative – spearheaded by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH) and championed by Dr. Adanna Steinacker.

RenewHER, short for Health, Equity, and Reform, is a data-driven, tech-enabled, and financially intelligent strategy designed to revolutionise women’s health nationwide. Serving as Nigeria’s central coordinating platform for women’s health, the initiative will mobilise public, private, and civil society actors to co-invest in scalable, community-led solutions.

Highlights of the Gala

Guests at the Banquet Hall will witness:

• The unveiling of the Women’s Health Nigeria Digital Media & Communications Hub, a national platform for health advocacy, education, and storytelling.
• The premiere edition of the Women’s Health Nigeria Magazine, spotlighting women’s voices, health innovations, and national efforts across six priority areas:
• Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
• Sexual & Reproductive Health
• Adolescent Health & Menstrual Equity
• Nutrition & Preventive Care
• Healthcare Workforce & Access
• Community Coalition Building
• A Presidential Keynote Address
• The Premiere of the RenewHER Campaign Film
• A Cultural Showcase
• The Health Innovator Awards
• A National Pledge Moment

A National Call to Action

Speaking ahead of the launch, Dr. Steinacker emphasized the initiative’s transformative potential:

“RenewHER is more than an initiative. It is a national call to action to redefine the future of women’s health and economic equity in Nigeria. With the Women’s Health Nigeria Hub and Magazine, we are building a movement that will transform policy, empower communities, and inspire the next generation of health champions.”

Strategic Partnerships

RenewHER is backed by strong partnerships with:

• The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH)
• The Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII)
• The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF)
• The Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF)
• The Women in Healthcare Network (WIHCN)

Through these collaborations, RenewHER aims to deliver measurable health outcomes while also fostering economic empowerment for women. Key features include behaviour-led financial reward systems, digital wallets, microgrants, skills training, and support for women-led health innovations.

The Gala is expected to set the stage for a historic movement in women’s health, positioning Nigeria as a continental leader in advancing equity, innovation, and access to healthcare for women and girls.