FCTA unifying Abuja women for accelerated economic dev’t – Adedayo

By Stanley Onyekwere

In its bid to unify Abuja women for accelerated economic development, the FCT Administration through its Women Affairs Secretariat has organized an interactive session with women drawn from the six area councils of Abuja on the need to be economically empowered to be self reliant

The women were brought together under the programme tagged: “Abuja Accelerators, Unifying Women For Global Impact”.

The programme was projected virtually for the women at the UN House Abuja, to celebrate UN Commission on the Status of Women at 68, in New York, U.S.A.

During the occasion, Mandate Secretary Women Affairs Secretariat, FCT Administration, Dr. Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi pledged accelerated economic progress for women in the territory.

She urged the women to stir up their visions and showcase their pilot projects to see how the Secretariat can come in, adding that the platform serves as a catalyst for advocacy in shaping a more inclusive society.

She adds: “The Abuja Accelerator is our offering for collaboration. Invest your pilot project in Abuja, whatever it is, we are ready.”

The Secretary, who noted that the Abuja Accelerator programme was packaged by her office, in line with the vision of the FCT Minister and the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu, to ensure women in the FCT are empowered through effective collaboration, and cooperation.

While stressing  that the convergence in New York was to mobilize all to amplify the voices of FCT women and champion their course, she said the goal is to create a future where every woman will realise her full potential without anyone being left behind

According to her, “The programme represents a platform for proffering solutions to global challenges – from climate change to sustainable development, solutions born out of our unique perspectives and gender experiences.”

Earlier, in a remark, the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud reiterated the readiness of the FCTA in advancing the course of women under the leadership of Wike.

Mahmoud noted that the Abuja Accelerator programme would serve as a platform for women to come together, share their experiences and amplify their voices for meaningful change, through collaboration and solidarity among women worldwide.

“The strength of the Abuja accelerator lies in its ability to foster collaboration among women, by bringing together individuals with different perspectives and expertise.

“The accelerator creates a fertile ground for innovation and collective action, through workshops, seminars, and networking.Under the programme, participants are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to carry out positive change in their communities and beyond.

“It provides a space where women from various backgrounds can converge, exchange ideas, and strategise on how to address pressing issues facing women globally”, she said.

Also speaking, the UN Women Representative to Nigeria, Beatrice Eyong, lauded the Minister of State and the Mandate Secretary, FCTA Women Affairs Secretariat’s initiative of unifying women from all walks of life for positive impact.