The Secretary to the Anambra State Government (SSG), Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, has received members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Women Wing, Anambra State.
Nnake received the group led by ESV Dr. Nkiruka Evangeline Aso, who visited her office with a proposal for a zero-cost women empowerment partnership.
The proposed partnership, titled “She Builds Anambra,” is a 12-month initiative designed to equip more than 1,000 women in the State with skills, mentorship and linkages to opportunities in real estate, property management and entrepreneurship.
The NIESV Women Wing explained that the initiative would require no budgetary allocation from the State Government, as the professionals would provide the expertise, training and execution, while government would provide the necessary platform, endorsement and access.
Key components of the proposal include mentorship and market linkages for young women, public awareness and advocacy on property rights, as well as pro-bono technical support to government in property documentation and facility management.
Responding to the proposal, the SSG expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, particularly the willingness of the women professionals to support the State in identifying and documenting government assets.
She noted the importance of developing a comprehensive Government Asset Book containing information on government-owned properties, their locations and estimated values, stressing that proper documentation would provide a clearer picture of the State’s assets and support better management.
She also welcomed the women’s interest in supporting the government while advancing the participation of women in a sector traditionally dominated by men.
Mrs. Nnake emphasised the importance of mentoring the girl-child in Anambra, noting that young girls should be encouraged to aspire beyond the limitations of their present circumstances and to recognise the possibilities available to them.
According to her, greater attention should be placed on the value and capacity women bring to the table, rather than biases that may limit their opportunities.
She expressed the willingness of the State Government to work with the NIESV Women Wing to identify practical areas of collaboration that would empower women, strengthen their participation in the built environment and improve the management of government assets.
The proposed “She Builds Anambra” initiative is expected to contribute to women’s economic empowerment, property ownership, entrepreneurship and professional development, while also supporting the State Government’s broader objectives of inclusive governance, job creation and sustainable development.
