Business Small Business: Women in Ondo state receive start-up support packages Ololade Justin Last updated Nov 29, 2022 0 590 Share Over 60 women have been empowered with start up kits to boost their businesses after a one month training of the Ondo State skill acquisition and empowerment programme OSSA-EP. The training was organised by the office of the wife of the governor, Mrs Betty Anyawu- Akeredolu in collaboration with the Ondo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Foundation for Wives of Ondo State Officials, FOWOSO held in Akure, the state capital. Addressing the graduands, Mrs Anyawu- Akeredolu who expressed happiness over the works done by the trainees within a short period of time said the women had been trained adequately on their chosen skills. The wife of the governor who noted that the programme was devoid of politics said it was aimed at reducing the rate at reducing poverty as well as curb gender based violence against women. Mrs Akeredolu however advised the trainees to make judicious use of their various skills to improve on the economy of the state and the country at large while also promising them of prompt patronage by the government. The governor’s wife, who said that the gesture would be a continuous one, called on other women who could not make the list, to be patient and apply for subsequent trainings. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Olubunmi Osadahun, charged the women to see the empowerment programme as an opportunity to give back to the society urging them not to sell the start up kits. Mrs Osadahun said her office was ready to work and partner with relevant ministries and agencies to ensure every woman enjoys the dividends of democracy. The Special Adviser on Gender and Coordinator of the training programme, Mrs Temitope Daniyan who explained that more than 2,000 women benefited from the training and empowerment programme in 2018, said this year’s trainees were adequately trained on various skills including; financial intelligence and how to take good care of their health. Some of the graduands appreciated the wife of the governor for the opportunity given to them to be self reliant. They promised to use their skills to contribute to the state’s Internally generated revenue.
