THE member representing Awka North/South federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Lilian Oby Orogbu, has empowered 200 widows and youths in Awka North and South, Anambra State with the essential skills and resources to establish small-scale businesses.
The collaborative initiative between Federal College of Horticulture, Norton Innovation Services Limited and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is targeted at uplifting vulnerable members of the society and promoting sustainable economic growth.
The empowerment programme held at St. Mathews Parish, Amawbia followed a training programme at Ndi Ichie village hall, Umudioka, Awka.
Participants received practical guidance on establishing sewing businesses and launching grinding machine enterprises, essential skills for economic self-sufficiency and community development.
Speaking during the empowerment, Honourable Orogbu underscored the role of empowering women and youth in promoting sustainable development and alleviating poverty.
“We must invest in our most vulnerable community members to forge a brighter future for all. To the beneficiaries, seize this opportunity and utilise the provided resources effectively,” she said.
“Our initiative has commenced with 200 individuals and we remain steadfast in mitigating the impact of ongoing economic challenges.
“Indeed, this empowerment initiative will have a tangible impact on the lives of the beneficiaries and the broader community.
“As these empowerment programmes, we anticipate the positive ripple effects: small-scale businesses flourishing, families benefiting and communities thriving.
Representatives of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Patience Anagor, a widow from Amanuke and Ejie Ikechukwu, a youth from Nise, expressed gratitude to the lawmaker for her timely intervention.
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