From challenge to opportunity: application of the resilience framework to explore women and girls’ positive educational and wellbeing adaptations during the COVID-19 lockdown

While the COVID-19 lockdown posed significant challenges, it also revealed the resilience of Nigerian young women and girls. Despite disruptions, many pursued personal and professional development, driven by institutional support and their determination. This underscores the need to foster resilience, not just as a crisis response but as a proactive strategy for long-term empowerment and gender equality. Building on these positive outcomes requires integrating resilience thinking into educational and social support systems.