Ogun State Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has announced the disbursal of over N3 billion to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of the Nigeria For Women Project. Over 67,000 women in four local government areas have also benefited from the formation of 3,700 Affinity Groups and comprehensive training programs.
Ogun State Deputy Governor , Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has disclosed that over N3 billion has been disbursed to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of the Nigeria For Women Project . This was announced during the flag-off of the Livelihood Collective Operational and the handing over of Livelihood Collective Groups to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The project has also formed over 3,700 Affinity Groups, benefiting over 67,000 women across Ijebu North-East, Odeda, Yewa North, and Ikenne Local Government Areas. The women have undergone comprehensive training in business skills, financial education, gender awareness, and life skills to empower them to overcome gender-based challenges
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