Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has stated that over N3 billion has been disbursed to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of Nigeria For Women Project.
Engr Salako-Oyedele disclosed this during the flag-off of the Livelihood Collective Operational and the handing over of Livelihood Collective Groups to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
She noted that the gesture was part of efforts to remove barriers limiting women’s participation in economic activities and contributing to nation-building.
The deputy governor, who is also the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Nigeria for Women Project in the State, noted that the Nigeria for Women Project has formed over 3,700 Affinity Groups, adding that over 67,000 women across Ijebu North-East, Odeda, Yewa North, and Ikenne Local Government Areas have so far benefited from the program.
The Steering Committee Chairman also revealed that 61 Collectives comprising 11,000 WAG members engaged in agricultural and non-agricultural programs have been established. The women have undergone comprehensive training in business skills, financial education, gender awareness, and life skills, which has equipped them to overcome gender-based challenges and embrace modern entrepreneurial practices.
The deputy governor said: “The Nigeria for Women Project has formed over 3,700 Affinity Groups and over 67,000 women across Ijebu North-East, Odeda, Yewa North, and Ikenne Local Government Areas.
“To further remove the barriers limiting women’s economic participation, the state government disbursed over N3 billion in individual livelihood grants to 54,000 women in April 2022.
“Under my leadership as the Chairperson of the State Steering Committee for the Nigeria for Women Project, we have established 61 Collectives comprising over 11,000 WAG members engaged in agricultural and non-agricultural programs across Ijebu North-East, Odeda, and Yewa North local government.”
