Mrs. Priscilla Otti, the wife of the Governor of Abia State, has urged women and young girls in the state to participate in the Women Enterprises Development Initiative introduced by the current administration in order to maintain their crucial support within their families.
Mrs. Otti, who spoke at the Women’s August meeting in Ohafia Local Government Area on Tuesday, emphasized that Governor Alex Otti is dedicated to transforming Abia into a symbol of hope and progress for women and their children.
The First Lady of Abia, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Women Affairs, Mrs. Chinwe Onyeukwu, said that the state government has initiated efforts to transform Abia in order to ensure that every citizen, especially women, can feel the government’s impact.
Mrs. Otti commended the women of Ohafia for their resilience and achievements, which have lasted for many years due to the unity brought by the August meeting.
According to her, ” your presence here signifies not only the importance of tradition but also the power of collective action and the community spirit that you have nurtured over the years”
“Today, I celebrate the women of Ohafia and Abia State who have shown dedication and support for the state government’s rebuilding agenda. One of the key focuses of the current administration is the significant improvement in infrastructure, which can be seen throughout the state”
Mrs. Otti also explained that Governor Otti has started multiple road construction and rehabilitation projects to ensure that our people can travel easily and their businesses can thrive.
The roads connecting our rural areas to major cities are being expanded, which is creating new opportunities for trade, improved access to healthcare, and education because infrastructure alone is not sufficient.
The government is also working to ensure that women have greater access to credit facilities so that no woman with a viable business idea is held back.
“One of the flagship programmes the Women Enterprises Development Initiative, which a lot of people have keyed into is designed to provide financial support and vocational training for Women across the state enabling them to start and run their own businesses, whether in agriculture, trade or craft, our women are being given the tools to become self-reliant and economically independent” she further stated.
Cross Section of Ohafia women with the mayor Chief David Ogba Onuoha and the wife during the August meeting.
In her remarks, Mrs. Obidiya Onuoha, thes wife of the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, stated that the August Meeting has always been a period of reflection, unity, and progress for the women of Ohafia LGA.
She mentioned that the introduction of the Skill Acquisition Program in this year’s meeting is a bold initiative to empower women for a better family life.
According to her, “We are investing in our future by providing our women and girls with practical skills that will improve their lives and also contribute to the overall development of our community.”
The Mayor of the council, Chief David Ogba Onuoha, also stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for the women to share ideas.
These ideas will help the council advise the state government more effectively on how to assist mothers, ensuring that the benefits of democracy reach the hinterlands.
However, he advised the women to use the opportunities as provided by the state government to become business owners.
