The Federal Government has revealed its intention to expand the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) in collaboration with the World Bank, aiming to extend economic empowerment to additional rural communities.
Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, shared this information during a crucial meeting in Abuja on Thursday, attended by key partners including the World Bank and UNICEF.
According to Kennedy-Ohanenye, the restructuring and scaling up of the NFWP will have a profound impact on the lives of rural women, fostering economic empowerment and revenue generation.
Additionally, the minister noted that this initiative would serve as a source of livelihood, enhancing the living conditions of those residing in rural areas.
On his part, the World Bank Operations Manager in Nigeria, Taimur Samad, emphasized the crucial significance of gender-based empowerment, highlighting its substantial presence in their portfolio.
Furthermore, Dr. Rownak Khan, UNICEF Deputy Country Representative, highlighted the achievements in mobilizing significant financial resources for the economic empowerment of women and girls across diverse regions in Nigeria through the NFWP.
She said:
