1,000 women petty traders across Delta State have benefitted from the second edition of the Traders Empowerment Programme.
The programmes which held yesterday at the state government house was organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation.
The event delivered fresh economic hope to the traders as it showcased a powerful collaboration between government and private sector aimed at boosting grassroots businesses.
Nigeria’s First Lady and convener of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, described the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s ₦1 billion donation to the programme, as a landmark investment in building the nation’s economy and fortifying families.
She pledged that future editions will extend to persons with special needs to ensure inclusivity.
Beneficiaries ranged from petty traders, farmer, to unskilled women and local entrepreneurs, reflecting the initiative’s broad reach.
Wife of the Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, flanked by the Deputy Governor’s wife, Ezinne Catherine Onyeme, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to women’s economic advancement.
Onyeme described women empowerment as “a key driver of growth that strengthens households and communities alike”.
She urged the beneficiaries to treat the ₦50,000 support as seed capital to expand their ventures and stabilize family income.
On her part, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Women Empowerment, Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Amirah, said it was not just about cash; it’s a long-term investment in the resilience of our families and communities”
