Gov. Otti appreciates BAT’s Renewed Hope Program, as Presidency empowers 1000 Abia women petty traders.
The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has stated that the Renewed Hope Initiative Empowerment programme demonstrates the shear commitment of the Federal Government to empowering women in Abia State and promoting economic growth by offering recapitalization as it aims at supporting women in expanding their businesses, enhancing operations and achieving better financial stability.
The governor who spoke as a Guest of Honour at the State Government House Banquet Hall, Umuahia during the Renewed Hope initiative programme which empowered 1000 women petty traders in Àbia state, said the Renewed Hope Programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in line with the fulfillment of his campaign promise to empower women through building their businesses at the grassroot.
The governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, said he has implemented so far by mapping out 1 (one) billion naira interest free loan to thousands of Abia women entrepreneurs in rural areas.
Governor Otti extended his gratitude to the Federal Government for their vision and support and for stimulating Abia economy. He charged the women to properly utilize the resources given to them to improve their businesses and inspire others through their success.
In her address while empowering the 1000 Abia women through the Renewed Hope initiative program, the first Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, said that the empowerment programme of 1000 women petty traders across the nation is part of our continued commitment to drive economic growth towards a better life for families and revealed that the empowerment program is taking place simultaneously across the 36 states in the federation and the capital territory
The first lady who was represented by the wife of the Chief of Staff to the president of Nigeria, Mrs Salamatu Gbajabiamila, announced that through the renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme a total of 1000 pre-selected women petty traders per state will be provided with a grant of 50,000 each to recapitalize and grow their business.
In her words “We recognize that empowering women is not just a moral imperative but a strategic one.When woman thrive , their families thrive and by extension,our communities and nation prosper”.
Also in her address, the wife of the Governor of Abia State, Priscilla Otti expressed gratitude to the wife of the President for interventions that are coming from her Renewed Hope Initiative which she said is geared towards poverty alleviation particularly for women. These interventions she pointed has touched Various areas of the economy including education, agriculture, business etc.
She thanked her for prioritizing the livelihood of women to alleviate poverty in our State and said “Today is a day of recognition , empowerment and hope and we award this grant to women led NANO business that are not only shaking our economy but also transforming our communities .
To the women beneficiaries she said” you are the backbone of the economy and your success is a victory for all of us , we believe in you and we stand with you as you continue to pursue your dreams… Together we can achieve great things”.
