Transcorp Hotels Graduates 16th Cohort of Women's Business Empowerment Program, Reinforcing Inclusive Growth Commitment

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality arm of Transnational Corporation Plc, has celebrated the graduation of the 16th cohort of its Business Empowerment Programme for Women (BEPW). This initiative underscores the company's dedication to fostering opportunities, empowering communities, and promoting inclusive economic growth.

The BEPW program, a cornerstone of Transcorp Hotels Plc's sustainability efforts, offers young women comprehensive training. Over six months, participants gain hands-on skills in tailoring, alongside crucial knowledge in business management, financial literacy, marketing strategies, and customer service. This holistic approach aims to equip them for sustainable livelihoods.

Established in 2016 in collaboration with ACE Charity, the BEPW initiative has, to date, empowered 64 young women. The program provides not only skills and confidence but also essential resources, including sewing machines and tools upon completion, enabling graduates to launch their entrepreneurial ventures immediately.

Furthermore, Transcorp Hotels Plc integrates sustainability into the program by repurposing pre-used hotel bedding for practical training. This practice promotes circular fashion, gives new life to materials that would otherwise be discarded, and models environmentally conscious operations. Uzoamaka Oshogwe, MD/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, highlighted the program's impact, stating, "We believe hospitality goes beyond the experiences we create within our hotels. Through this programme, we are investing in young women, supporting entrepreneurship, creating social and economic impact, and promoting sustainability."

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We believe hospitality goes beyond the experiences we create within our hotels. Through this programme, we are investing in young women, supporting entrepreneurship, creating social and economic impact, and promoting sustainability.