Over 1,200 women across six Local Government Areas in Nasarawa state have benefited from the Human Capital Development Agency’s empowerment project, which offers business training, digital tools, and free health insurance coverage.
The Nasarawa State Government said the effort is geared towards promoting women’s economic empowerment through a new initiative that equips female-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with critical business and digital skills.
The EmpowerHer Project targets women in 12 communities across Wamba, Lafia, Awe, Akwanga, Keffi, Karu, and other LGAs in the southern zone of the state, with 100 beneficiaries per community.
The initiative is aimed at preparing women for financial independence and digital inclusion which also involves the opening of new bank accounts and reactivation of dormant ones to ensure access to future funding opportunities and government grants.
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Additionally, all beneficiaries are enrolled in the State Health Insurance Scheme at no cost, courtesy of their respective Local Government Chairmen.
For many of the women, the initiative provides a foundation for stability and sustainable growth.
The programme is funded by Africa Human Capital Development Plus, in partnership with the Nasarawa Human Capital Development Agency, with a shared vision of driving inclusive growth.
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)
