Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, whi stated this while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Phase of Women Empowerment Skill Acquisition Programme (WESAP) in Asaba, Delta State recently, noted that, the bank has been instrumental in his government’s plan towards women empowerment.
Okowa, who was represented by his wife, Dame Edith Okowa, hinted that, the State ministry of Women Affairs has empowered over 1,460 women across 25 local government areas in different phases from 2020 till date.
This, he said, is inclusive of the 325 beneficiaries who are being equipped with tools at the event after intensive training to perfect their skills to lift them out of poverty and enhance their participation in the economy.
