Women of Amaba Community, in Isuikwuato Council of Abia State, who reside abroad and outside the community, have called for economic empowerment of women in the area.
They urged their male counterparts to emulate them by forming groups or platforms through which they can empower people of the community, economically.
President of the Association, Obiageri Ikpechukwu-Onu, made the call when Amaba Daughters Association celebrated women during Christmas and issued N1 million cheques each to three women groups in the community under its empowerment programme.According to her, the programme, which is now in its third year, has progressed from individual empowerment to group status, with focus on women and children.
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