The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Esther Onyekesi, has commended the empowerment initiatives unveiled during the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the state last Thursday.
Senator Tinubu visited Anambra to launch the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East Zone and support empowerment initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and economic wellbeing of citizens.
Mrs. Onyekesi described the interventions as strategic measures capable of improving livelihoods and strengthening vulnerable families across the state.
She said the empowerment component of the initiative was particularly significant as it provides women with productive assets that could serve as a foundation for income generation and sustainable livelihoods.
According to her, economically empowered women are better positioned to provide for their families, increase household income and contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.
The Commissioner commended Senator Tinubu for bringing the interventions to Anambra, describing them as a welcome demonstration of the impact that collaboration between the Federal and State Governments can have in addressing the needs of citizens.
Mrs. Onyekesi also appreciated the wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, for complementing national initiatives at the sub-national level and supporting programmes aimed at improving the welfare and economic wellbeing of Ndi Anambra.
She urged the beneficiaries to make productive use of the equipment and other forms of support provided, stressing that the intervention should not be viewed merely as government assistance, but as an opportunity to establish or strengthen businesses, generate income and improve the living conditions of their families.
The Commissioner said the development would further strengthen collaboration between the Federal and Anambra State Governments in advancing programmes targeted at women, children, families and other vulnerable members of society.
