A total of one thousand women petty traders in Anambra State have received recapitalization grants of fifty thousand naira each from the Renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme.
The initiative is championed by the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and is aimed at improving the living standards of Nigerians, particularly women, including those who are into petty businesses
While inaugurating the distribution of the cash at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, whose address was read by Anambra governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, said that the grant is part of the RHI’s target to make every woman in Nigeria self-reliant.
She noted that the idea is to provide the beneficiaries with the wherewithal and conducive environment to be economically productive and employers of labour.
According to the president’s wife, the empowerment programme of one thousand women petty traders that is taking place simultaneously across the thirty-six States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory is part of the continued commitment to drive economic growth towards a better life for families.
She said the government is aware of the challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises, especially the petty traders, who form the backbone of local economies, adding these challenges, however, have not deterred the strength of women who have remained resilient to put food on the tables for their families.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Cordelia Anene, who spoke on behalf of others, appreciated Senator Tinubu and Mrs Soludo for the gesture and assured of their continued support towards a better Nigeria.
Anambra State Head of Service, Barrister Theodora Igwegbe, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, APGA Woman Leader in Anambra State, Mrs Esther Onyekesi, among others, were at the event.
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