• Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Elanza News
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Elanza News
Home News

Jubilation as 500 Rivers Women Receive SDGs/RHI Empowerment Items in Port Harcourt

Nathaniel Irobi by Nathaniel Irobi
May 3, 2025
in News
0
Jubilation as 500 Rivers Women Receive SDGs/RHI Empowerment Items in Port Harcourt
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
FacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailTelegram

RelatedPosts

British National Survives Horrific Air India Crash Against All Odds

Democracy Day Message: Hon. Inalegwu Ejembi Adaje Calls for Collective Action to Build Brighter Future

Tinubu Honours Soyinka, Shehu Sani, Uba Sani, Others With National Awards On Democracy Day

It was a day of joy and celebration in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, as 500 women drawn from across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state benefitted from a major empowerment programme jointly organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), the flagship humanitarian platform of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
The empowerment event was part of a nationwide initiative aimed at lifting vulnerable women out of poverty, in line with Nigeria’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 1 (No Poverty), 5 (Gender Equality), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
With songs of thanksgiving on their lips, the women could barely contain their excitement as they received a wide range of empowerment tools, including deep-chest freezers, gas cookers with ovens, generators, and industrial grinding machines to boost their small-scale enterprises. For many, it was the first step towards economic independence.
One of the beneficiaries, Tina Pepple, described the gesture as “a miracle that would change her life”. She added, “with this, I can support my family. I thank our mother, the First Lady, and the SDGs Office for remembering us.” Other beneficiaries—Blessing Dickson, Kariba Dives, Doris Jaja, Stella Ohochukwu, Gloria A. Kuki, and Salome Ohochukwu—also showered encomiums on the First Lady and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs.
Representing the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the event, the wife of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Dr Mrs Theresa Ibas, noted that the initiative is aimed at planting seeds of economic revival in the lives of women, with the goal of helping them break free from the cycle of poverty and dependence.
“Today, we are equipping our women with essential tools like deep-chest freezers, gas cookers with ovens, generators, and industrial grinding machines to build successful businesses and contribute to our nation’s prosperity.”
The President’s wife linked the initiative to broader national and global objectives, noting: “Women’s empowerment is central to achieving all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 5 on gender equality and SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth.
“These items are not just tools; they are stepping stones towards financial independence and a better future for Nigerian women.”
She encouraged beneficiaries to maximise the opportunity. “Use these resources wisely to build better lives for yourselves and your families. Let what you receive today prosper in your hands as you contribute meaningfully to our nation’s progress.”
She also commended the OSSAP-SDGs for its leadership in aligning the empowerment programmes with global best practices and for providing the technical and financial frameworks for effective implementation.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, highlighted the programme’s broader impact on national development.
“Today’s programme is not just about distributing empowerment items; it is about unlocking potential, fostering economic independence, and creating opportunities for women to thrive,” she stated, while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive development through strategic partnerships and direct support to vulnerable populations.
“By equipping 500 women per state and the FCT with tools such as gas cookers, generators, deep freezers and grinding machines, we are strengthening their capacity to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to inclusive national development.” She added.

ALSO READ:  Edo election: APC’s Okpebholo casts vote at Esan Central
Tags: Empowerment
Nathaniel Irobi

Nathaniel Irobi

Related Posts

British National Survives Horrific Air India Crash Against All Odds

British National Survives Horrific Air India Crash Against All Odds

by Nathaniel Irobi
June 12, 2025
0

In a remarkable turn of events, a British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has survived the horrific Air India plane crash...

Democracy Day Message: Hon. Inalegwu Ejembi Adaje Calls for Collective Action to Build Brighter Future

Democracy Day Message: Hon. Inalegwu Ejembi Adaje Calls for Collective Action to Build Brighter Future

by Nathaniel Irobi
June 12, 2025
0

As Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day, Hon. Inalegwu Ejembi Adaje, aspirant for the House of Representatives representing Ado, Okpokwu, and Ogbadigbo...

Tinubu Honours Soyinka, Shehu Sani, Uba Sani, Others With National Awards On Democracy Day

Tinubu Honours Soyinka, Shehu Sani, Uba Sani, Others With National Awards On Democracy Day

by Tambaya Julius
June 12, 2025
0

By Israel Bulus, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday conferred national honours on several prominent Nigerians, including Nobel Laureate Prof....

Recommended

Matawalle Urges Zamfara Governor To Publicly Join APC, Accuses Him of Deception

Matawalle Urges Zamfara Governor To Publicly Join APC, Accuses Him of Deception

3 days ago
Mid-Year Report: CSOs Laud Bagudu’s Outstanding Performance, Budgetary Priorities To Uplift Nigeria

Mid-Year Report: CSOs Laud Bagudu’s Outstanding Performance, Budgetary Priorities To Uplift Nigeria

3 days ago

Popular News

  • Arewa group hails Tinubu’s inclusive appointments

    NURTW President Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Urges Greater Support For Transport Sector

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Group Warns Against Attempt To Pitch Senator Katung Against Tinubu, Gov Uba Sani

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • NAHCON Officials Grumble in Saudi Arabia Over Unpaid Allowances

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Environment Minister’s Scholarship Beneficiary Tops 2025 UTME In Northern Nigeria With 345 Score

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • My Office Is Accessible To All, Hon. Bawa Tells Group

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Connect with us

Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube
Elanza logo

Elanza News is your NO 1 online platform for all news update.
#SayNoToFakeNews
Contact Us

Category

  • Arts & Literature (25)
  • Business (722)
  • Education (213)
  • Entertainment (308)
  • Health (188)
  • National (2,088)
  • News (7,850)
  • Opinion (287)
  • Politics (1,575)
  • Science (15)
  • Security (404)
  • Sports (422)

Newsletter

© 2023 Elanza News - The No 1 online news platform

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • National
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health

© 2023 Elanza News - The No 1 online news platform