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Women's skills training initiatives in Nigeria

Overview

Various skill acquisition initiatives have been launched in Nigeria to promote economic independence and entrepreneurship among women.

In Edo State, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 4 Brigade Chapter and Ocean Wave Group inaugurated a two-month program in Benin City. The training provides 100 women and youths with instruction in fields such as tailoring, ICT, catering, and cosmetology to foster self-employment within military families.

In Akwa Ibom, the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA) launched a 12-week digital skills training program under the Tech Women Initiative. This fully funded program aims to equip 250 women with the necessary tools to participate in the global digital economy.

Entities

Ondo State · Tech Women Initiative · Akwa Ibom State · Golden Initiative For All · Jummy iCare Foundation

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Akwa Ibom women begin free 12-week digital skills training

    Two hundred and fifty women in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, have started a 12-week funded digital skills training program to promote economic independence and global tech engagement.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    NAOWA starts two‑month skills training for 100 women, youths in Benin City

    NAOWA and Ocean Wave Group launched a two‑month vocational training programme for 100 women and youths in Benin City, covering seven skill areas to boost self‑employment and support military families.

Sources

dailytrust.com · nationalaccordnewspaper.com · nnn.ng · punchng.com