The Male Feminists Network (MFN) has trained more than 11,700 male allies across Nigeria in just over one year, significantly surpassing its initial target of 1,000 participants, as it intensifies efforts to mobilise men and boys against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promote positive masculinity nationwide.
The achievements were unveiled on Friday in Abuja during the inauguration of the MFN Steering Committee and the decoration of the pioneer Ambassadors for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence.
Presenting an overview of the project, the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), Dr. Victoria Oseyande Udoh, said the initiative has evolved into a national movement with active structures across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones through six implementing partners.
Udoh explained that the project, titled “Core Support for Building a Network of Male Feminists to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria,” commenced in April 2025 with a target of training at least 1,000 male leaders and grassroots influencers. However, within one year, the programme recorded a direct national reach of 11,721 participants.
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