Shaping Cities,
Empowering
Women.
AWTPN supports female Town Planners and Urban & Regional Planning students across Nigeria through education, mentorship, and professional advocacy — 18 state chapters strong.
Established
A Force for Women in Nigeria's Planning Profession
Founded in October 2021 and recognized under Section 20.1(c) of the NITP Constitution, AWTPN empowers female town planners and URP students through education, research, training, and skill acquisition.
Our Vision
Sufficient knowledge-sharing and effective professional practice comparable to global associations.
Our Mission
Capacity building, skill acquisition, and mentorship for female planners and students nationwide.
Our Objectives
Promote, preserve and protect the interest of women in Town Planning at all levels.
Our Reach
18 active state chapters across Nigeria with growing international partnerships through NITP.
Our Core Focus Areas
Everything AWTPN does is rooted in three pillars that advance women in Nigeria's planning profession.
Education & Mentorship
Supporting female URP students in tertiary institutions through guidance, career talks, and continuous professional development — from student to licensed Town Planner.
Urban Planning Advocacy
Strengthening women's voice in sustainable human settlement planning and gender-responsive urban policy at local, national, and international levels.
Global Partnerships
Building partnerships with CAP, UN Women, Women in Cities International, and Women Transforming Cities — connecting Nigerian women planners to the world stage.
Upcoming Events
CONF
55th International Conference & AGM
Join women town planners from across Nigeria and beyond at this landmark annual gathering in Enugu.
AGM
3rd Annual AGM Conference 2024
The third annual general meeting bringing together all state chapter executives and national members.
Full Events Calendar
All upcoming events & workshopsBrowse the Full Events Calendar
Explore all upcoming AWTPN events, workshops, career talks, and chapter meetings nationwide.
News Gallery
Latest News
Goodwill Message from the National Chairman in Commemoration of International Women's Day
TPL Dr. Veronica Okoye FNITP, National Chairman, extends heartfelt congratulations to all members on this year's International Women's Day theme "Give to Gain" — celebrating the strength and impact of women in planning.
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URPSAN Day 2025 — Celebrating Urban Planning Students Nationwide
Urban & Regional Planning — LASUSTECH Chapter Day Gathering
We Invite Every Female TPL to Join Us
Whether you're a licensed Town Planner or a student in Urban & Regional Planning — AWTPN is your professional home. Anywhere in the world.
Bawa Bwari House, Plot 2047, Micheal Okpara Way, Wuse Zone 5, PMB 7012, Abuja
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