The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has distributed food items to women groups in the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT) as part of President Tinubu’s end-of-year intervention.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the Renewed Hope Year-End Intervention program, the minister emphasized that women are the backbone of society and empowering them is essential for strong and resilient communities
She noted that the initiative aims to cushion the effects of economic challenges faced by women and families, adding that the intervention would be replicated nationwide as part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to advancing the welfare of women and children across the country.
Similarly, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) distributed 1,000 bags of rice to vulnerable women groups in the territory as part of the Federal Government’s Food Security Programme. This effort prioritizes widows and women with disabilities, reflecting the administration’s inclusive approach to governance.
However, the Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir, and the National President of the Defence Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs. Oghogho Musa, both described the initiative as timely, commending the Ministry for addressing the immediate needs of vulnerable groups.
In Lagos, the minister, who was represented by one of her Technical Assistants, Mrs Ola Erinfolami, also reiterated the Minister’s determination to empower women, build resilient families, and cater to the needs of vulnerable groups.
The different women groups in Lagos danced and thanked the Minister and the President and his wife for the kind gestures, adding that the packages would go a long way in alleviating the plights of their families.
The women and the vulnerable groups expressed gratitude, pledging to ensure judicious distribution of items to the intended beneficiaries.
