The Abia State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa, has underscored the need for stronger partnerships among government institutions, civil society organisations and development partners to effectively tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and advance the empowerment of women and girls.Dr Aghukwa stated this when the Women Information Network (WINET) paid an advocacy visit to…
By Juliana Nwachukwu Ave Maria Prayer Ministry, Ifite Awka, Anambra State, at the weekend dedicated its Ministry Empowerment Project Centres and unveiled a shuttle bus for its Women’s Wing as part of activities marking its 2026 Praise Day celebration.The event, which aligns with Governor Charles Soludo’s human capital development agenda, took place at the ministry’s…
Fidelity Bank Plc, in partnership with Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, has empowered 200 women in Anambra State with sewing and grinding machines as part of efforts to improve livelihoods and promote economic self-reliance. The partners also distributed 250 solar-powered smart school bags to students across the state under the Lighting Young Minds Initiative, designed…
Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, on Monday declared that women and youths hold the key to meaningful development in Anambra State and Nigeria, emphasizing the need for their active participation in governance and nation-building. Soludo made the assertion while addressing women coordinators of the City Boys Movement during an interactive session held at…
The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing practical skills training programme for women in the state. The governor’s wife inaugurated and commenced the training programme five weeks ago, as part of efforts to empower women through the acquisition of practical and income-generating skills. Speaking on the…
