Akeredolu’s wife takes empowerment programme to Ilaje LGA

In fulfillment of her promise to spread the Women Empowerment programme across the 18 local government areas of the State, wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has taken her Women Empowerment Programme in Ilaje Local Government Area (LGA) of the State.

It would be recalled that Mrs. Akeredolu had earlier in June empowered 100 women from Okitipupa LGA of the State in the first batch of the programme which was in collaboration with MAKE MEE ELEGANT firm and the beneficiaries are now in business.

The programme which is geared towards alleviating poverty and generating employment had over 100 women in participating in its second batch.

The trainees will be exposed to various skills acquisition programme and provided with a take-off grant in any area of their business choice after the week-long training.

Addressing the participants, Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu said the programme was in line with the “FIVE POINT AGENDA” of the present administration in the state particularly “job creation through agriculture, entrepreneurship and industrialization” adding that the Akeredolu led Adminstration is committed to delivering on its campaign promises.

Mrs Akeredolu who spoke through her Personal Assistant, Mrs Lilian Ozioma Adesokan, urged the participants to make good use of the opportunity to better their lots and contribute to the economy of the State.