While speaking at the closing ceremony of the four-week training at the Sam Ethnan Air-Force Base, PWD, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, said; “Worldwide, women are impressively demonstrating that they are willing and able to use their qualifications and self-determination to directly increase social prosperity in male-driven businesses. We have women as large scale business owners, we also have them in all forms of skilled labour as well as manufacturing sphere, targeting unwavering contributions to economic advancement.
“Apart from playing the regular domestic roles, women should begin to show interest in politics and other positions of leadership in order to contribute their quota to the development of the State."
She appreciated WAPA’s effort in bringing succour to women through the poverty alleviation initiative, thus showcasing the willingness of the current administration to better the lives of women and their families.
The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs Cecilia Bolaji Dada, stated that the short-term programme is one in a series of four, being organized by the Ministry, for the Nigerian Army Officers Wives (NAOWA), Navy Officers Wives (NOWA), Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA), as well as for People Living with Disabilities and the Vulnerable.
Dada reiterated that; “The Lagos State Government knows that the prevailing economic situation poses serious challenges for everyone, especially women. This informed the creation of 19 Functional Skills Acquisition Centres across the five divisions of the State, where 20 various skills are offered on a tuition-free basis for the benefits of all residents”.
The event also witnessed the distribution of start-up packs to participants as enhancement tools for them to commence their businesses immediately.