Soludo’s wife hails 100 women who completed Anambra skills programme
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TLDR
- Anambra State Governor's wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, praised 100 women who completed a vocational skills program.
- The 'Anambra Skilled Ladies Training Programme' equips women with skills in traditionally male-dominated fields to foster self-reliance and economic empowerment.
- The five-week intensive program covered areas like solar installation, AC repair, and Keke repair, aiming to bridge the employment gap and enhance women's participation in the economy.
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has expressed immense pride and satisfaction in the 100 young women who have successfully completed the inaugural 'Anambra Skilled Ladies Training Programme.' This initiative, spearheaded by her 'Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative,' is a testament to the governor's wife's commitment to empowering women and breaking down traditional gender barriers in the professional sphere.
It’s been five weeks of intensive practical classes for the ‘Anambra Skilled Ladies Programme’. What thrills me most about this novel exercise is the passion, dedication and meticulousness that these amazing ladies have invested in every task, however daunting.
The five-week intensive vocational training has equipped these women with high-demand technical skills in fields such as Solar and CCTV Installation, AC Repair and Maintenance, Tricycle (Keke) Repair, and Painting. This program is not merely about skill acquisition; it is a strategic move towards fostering self-reliance, promoting entrepreneurial rebirth, and ensuring that women in Anambra State have the tools to prosper in lucrative technical careers, traditionally seen as male domains.
I am pleased with how far we have come in this great vision. Soon, these ladies — who began this journey out of sheer passion — would be graduating with the kind of quality and experience that will transform their lives forever.
From our perspective at The Punch, this program represents a significant step forward in addressing the employment gap and fostering innovation among women in Nigeria. The governor's wife's emphasis on the passion and dedication of the participants, and her assertion that they are 'real changemakers,' highlights the transformative potential of such initiatives. It is inspiring to see a focus on practical, hands-on training that directly translates into economic empowerment, offering a bright future for these women and contributing to the overall economic development of Anambra State. This is a story that resonates deeply, showcasing positive change and tangible progress in empowering women.
The future is bright on this side. These women are the real changemakers.
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