Empowerment: 1,000 Delta Women Traders Receive Grants

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in collaboration with the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Delta State Government, has provided financial grants to empower 1,000 women traders across Delta State.

The program aims to support their businesses and foster growth within the community.

Hosted in Asaba, the event is part of a larger nationwide women’s empowerment initiative launched by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

The initiative seeks to bolster small-scale businesses and offer sustainable economic support to women at the grassroots level.

During her address, Senator Tinubu clarified that the financial assistance provided through the program is a grant, not a loan, aimed at revitalizing existing businesses.

She emphasized the critical role of women’s empowerment in facilitating growth within families and communities.

“It is my firm belief that when you empower a woman, you empower a household, a community, and indeed, a nation,” the First Lady affirmed.

Senator Tinubu also praised the Tony Elumelu Foundation for its generous commitment of ₦1 billion to this cause, which will directly benefit 18,500 women across Nigeria.

Each state, including the FCT, will see 500 beneficiaries receive ₦50,000 each to aid in their enterprise development.

Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, the wife of the Delta State Governor, highlighted the inclusiveness of this year’s initiative and noted her husband’s administration’s support, which has enabled the recapitalization of an additional 500 women traders.

The initiative has successfully raised the total number of beneficiaries in Delta State to 1,000.

Deaconess Oborevwori elaborated on the diverse backgrounds of the beneficiaries, saying, “Among the 1,000 recipients are Christian and Muslim women groups, wives of military and paramilitary personnel, journalists, and women from the Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa communities.”

“This inclusivity reflects the true spirit of the Renewed Hope Initiative,” she added.

She urged the women to make prudent use of the grants, encourage their families, and contribute to the development of their communities.

Also, she called for ongoing prayers and support for her husband, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as they work towards creating more opportunities for women.

The event culminated in a symbolic presentation of ₦50,000 to selected traders, an occasion attended by dignitaries, community leaders, and representatives from women’s organizations.

The beneficiaries expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the timely support, which they believe will significantly aid in expanding their businesses and providing for their families.