Sani Haruna
A nine-day training workshop organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) under its women empowerment programme has successfully concluded in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital.
The initiative focused on developing skills in household enterprises, vocational trades and small-scale business management. It attracted women, youths and other vulnerable groups from across the state, with the aim of boosting livelihoods, strengthening economic independence and enhancing self-reliance, particularly among widows.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Chief Executive Officer, Zubaida Umar Dangiwa, said the programme was designed to uplift hardworking widows in need of support to transform their lives. She noted that empowerment goes beyond providing tools, stressing that *“it is about giving people confidence, skills and the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and their families.”*
In his remarks, the Waziri of Gwandu, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Waziri, commended Dangiwa’s commitment to improving the lives of widows. He described the initiative as a model for privately-driven social support, and urged other well-meaning individuals to emulate the gesture.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation, noting that the training came at the right time. They said the skills and support received would enable them to start small businesses such as liquid soap, air-freshener and locally produced spaghetti right from their homes.
