# Women's skills training initiatives in Nigeria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-skills-training-initiatives-in-nigeria
> Updated: 2026-08-19T02:07:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akwa-ibom-women-begin-free-12-week-digital-skills-training

### 2026-07-23: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naowa-starts-twomonth-skills-training-for-100-women-youths-in-benin-city

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Cite as: Women's skills training initiatives in Nigeria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/womens-skills-training-initiatives-in-nigeria