Delta State Government has commended the commitment of Heritage Bank Plc in its support towards the economic empowerment of vulnerable and poor women across the state.
The governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, while delivering the keynote at the fourth Women Empowerment Skill Acquisition Programme (WESAP) in Asaba, Delta State, gave the commendation.
Okowa who was represented by his wife, Dame Edith Okowa, said the State Ministry of Women Affairs had empowered over 1,460 women across the 25 local government areas in different phases from 2020 till date.
This is inclusive of the 325 beneficiaries who are being equipped with tools after intensive training to perfect their skills to lift them out of poverty and enhance their participation in the economy.
“Empowering our womenfolk is an integral part of this administration’s economic policies, which prioritises the poor and vulnerable. Since we came on board in May 2015, we have undertaken several measures through the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development to lift our women out of poverty and enhance their participation in the economy.
“I am confident that the 325 women (beneficiaries) in the following skills: confectionaries, makeover/headgear (gele) tying, decoration/event management, hairdressing and fashion/design that are being empowered today will make the State Government proud and will bring good returns on investment,” Okowa affirmed.
