The Nasarawa State Government has empowered 50 female goat herders with 100 goats after undergoing a capacity building training in animal husbandry on October 14th, organized by Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the state government.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Aisha Rufa’i-Ibrahim, presented the goats to the beneficiaries in the capital city on Wednesday 16th November
Truth Live News gathered that the empowerment was aimed to enhance the women’s economic independence and to contribute to the growth and development of the state.
Hajiya Aisha further explained that the empowerment further demonstrates government’s determination to empower women to enhance their capacity and socio-economic statuses.
She said:
“On Oct. 14, all of you participated in training on animal husbandry to equip you with the knowledge and skills to rear and manage goats within your environment”
“After the training, the ministry felt it was necessary to support you to practice the knowledge and skills you acquired at the training,’’ she told the beneficiaries”
The Commissioner also said that the state government was committed to ensuring the success of the programme and encouraged the beneficiaries to reciprocate government’s gesture by rearing the animals.
She said:
“This way, government will be encouraged to commit more resources to expand the programme so that others can benefit”
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