By Ahmed Ahmed
A three-month skills acquisition training for women and adolescent girls has successfully concluded in Warji Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State, with 100 participants receiving starter packs to launch their chosen small businesses.
The training, held in Katanga, the LGA headquarters, was implemented by Rahama Women Development Programme with funding support from the Development Research and Project Centre (dRPC).
The initiative focused on promoting gender equality, economic justice, and livelihood empowerment through practical skills such as soap-making, pomade production, and groundnut cake processing.
Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) were also introduced to foster sustainable financial practices.At the closing event, Executive Director of Rahama, Maryam Iliya, commended the participants for their dedication, urging them to replicate the training within their homes and communities to curb poverty and unemployment.“
This is not just training but a tool for transformation. I encourage you to pass on the knowledge and build a network of empowered women in Warji,” she said.
Programme Officer Barnabas Henry highlighted the importance of combining financial literacy with vocational skills to ensure long-term success and sustainability of businesses.
Warji LGA’s Women Development Officer, Hajia Hadiza Mohammed, praised the intervention as timely, stressing the need for responsible fund management.
“Women are agents of change. With support from their male counterparts, they can drive real progress in households and communities,” she added.
Facilitator Paris Obida identified the benefiting groups as Makuzi, Sapi, Albarka, and Peace VSLA groups all based in Warji LGA.
The initiative marks a significant step toward empowering rural women and adolescent girls to become self-reliant and active contributors to the local economy.
