The Delta state government, office of the executive assistant to the governor on women mobilization for development today 13th of September, 2018 host the grand finale of a four (4) day training on WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SKILL ACQUISITION PROGRAM (WESAP).
Mrs.Flora Atlanta
The executive assistant to the Delta state governor on women mobilization for development Hon. Mrs. Flora Alanta while giving the welcome address stated that the program is to bridge the gap of unemployment amongst women in Delta state. She went further to state that the program will enable Delta women to be self sufficient and employers of labour thus improving the socioeconomic development of the state. In rounding up her welcome address, she stated that having trained over 250 women in this phase of the program, another batch commence immediately.
Hon.Festus Movie Agas
The secretary to the state government (SSG) Hon. Festus Ovie Agas while giving the keynote address commended the efforts of the office of the executive assistant to the governor on women mobilization for development for the successful training and certification of Delta women on various skills stating that this will go a long way to affect socioeconomic activities in the state. He encourage the women to continue in their support for the PDP led administration and governor Ifeanyi Author Okowa stating that the governor is determine to do more for Delta women so as to promote and improve self reliance, self sufficiency and financial stability amongst others noting that women are the stronghold of Delta politics.
He went further to declare the program open, inspect the products of WESAP trainees and presented the first empowerment equipment to Mrs Brigbe Elizabeth.
Mrs Shimite Bello
The executive secretary Delta Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency Hon Mrs Shimite Bello encourage the women to judiciously make good use of the skill and knowledge gathered from the program for the improvement of Delta state economic activities. She stated that wealth is a product of information, knowledge and skill and, advised the women to ensure they grow their capital through hard work and dedication.
Hon.Andrew Megbele
The political adviser to the Delta state government Hon Omimi Esquire honourably represented by Hon Andrew Megbele employ the women to use this opportunity to impact on other women in the society noting that women are nation builders. He went further to encourage the multiplication and empowerment of more women through the program.
While reacting, Delta state women vows to reelect PDP and Governor Okowa in the 2019 general election polls. They said for the program to continue and sustained, Okowa must remain the governor of the state. They use the medium to chant praises to God and the PDP led administration of Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Author Okowa for remembering Delta women on this auspicious day, promising to canvas for more support for PDP.
The highlight of the event is the presentation of certificate and equipment to trainees.
Other dignitary present at the event is Lady Kamwulia Omoko (PDP State Woman Leader).
As Reported by Arigi O.Glen
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