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ITC to Commence SheTrades Phase II in Nigeria
ITC to Commence SheTrades Phase II in Nigeria
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is to commence the second phase of its She Trades initiative in Nigeria, following the success of the first phase, according to the centre’s Executive Director, Ms Pamela Coke-Hamilton.
Coke-Hamilton disclosed this in Abuja while conducting journalists round the processing centre of one of its SheTrades beneficiaries, Bimkaf Palace Nig. Ltd.
Bimkaf Palace, owned by Mrs Kafilat Ayeni, is into agro-processing, training of women in similar fields and assisting them with necessary registrations.
Coke-Hamilton said that she was satisfied with the success stories of women empowerment at the Palace, adding that this indicated that the initiative was working.
She said that the flagship programme had been instrumental in exposing women to new markets and also building their capacity.
She said: “We believe that this is a real case of success and we really want to showcase a success story like this across the globe.
“We have a SheTrades Global in February next year in Dubai, and I think it will be important, not just to showcase this organisation but the other Small and Medium Entrepreneurs she trained.”
She added that: “This is what is important, it is not just about giving to one, it is the pyramid approach – it is one feeds two, two feeds four and then it escalates to the whole community. What she has done represents that; we think that is what makes it more phenomenal, it is not just her success but the success of all those around her and it is the success of the community.”
Coke-Hamilton disclosed that: “We are looking to have a SheTrades 2.0 which will increase our engagement at the level of women empowerment.”
The ITC boss commended the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) for its huge contributions to the success of the initiative.
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In his reaction, Mr Olusegun Awolowo, NEPC’s Chief Executive Officer, said that in spite of the seeming success of Bimkaf Palace, they are still grappling with many challenges.
Awolowo said that the NEPC tried to bridge such challenges like it had done with the centre to ensure it became a success story.
“We have carried Ayeni along in her journey to reach this stage. I am so proud of what she has achieved and we are promising that the Federal Government will continue to encourage entrepreneurs,” he said.
The NEPC boss added that the government would pay special attention to empowering women as they played key roles in advancing such empowerment to affect their communities.
In her remarks, Ayeni expressed gratitude at what the centre was able to achieve, with the support of the ITC and the NEPC.
She explained that she had trained and mentored over 250 women and a set of the women had already started processing some food and were now on the verge of obtaining NAFDAC number.
Ayeni added that the facility was also used to assist women who required NAFDAC number, noting that it could be used for processing and packaging before seeking registration and certification.
Said said: “Our next phase is on how we can train and support more women. We want to bring in more women into agricultural food processing and teach them what it takes to preserve farm produce, especially those that easily go bad.
“I must confess that I cannot over emphasise what SheTrades and NEPC have done for us. We remain grateful and appreciate their efforts.”
Ayeni added that the centre also assisted women in getting NAFDAC registrations, pointing out that it had so far made yam flour, coconut flour and coconut oil.
ITC to Commence SheTrades Phase II in Nigeria
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), on Wednesday said that the Federal Government’s programmes and policies under President Bola Tinubu-led administration were improving the welfare of Nigerians.
Mrs Adaline Patari, the State Director of NOA, Gombe State office, stated this shortly after a road show to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary in Gombe.
Patari said that programmes and policies of Tinubu-led administration had supported many Nigerians from the student’s loan to conditional cash transfer to support to small businesses amongst others.
She stated that the initiatives by the present administration had restored hope and put the country amongst serious countries pursuing better reforms to improve their economy while revamping infrastructure.
According to her, many undergraduates benefitting from the student’s loan scheme which has removed all financial hindrances impeding access to tertiary education now feel a sense of belonging.
She said that the programmes and policies of the Federal Government have benefitted many households and improved their welfare in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
“The reforms of the Federal Government are working and many persons are proud to be Nigerians and more persons are now trying to do the right things as Nigerians.
“People are beginning to see themselves as proud Nigerians and that confidence of being a Nigerian is being restored.
“Today, many Nigerians are benefitting from the programmes of the current administration, this means that the country is now working for them,” she said.
While acknowledging that there were still challenges that needed to be addressed, Patari said, at 65, we have made tremendous progress especially working together in peace and unity.
She urged Nigerians to continue to support Tinubu administration’s programmes towards building a better country that works for all Nigerians.
The state director said that with the necessary reforms being carried out and already yielding results in the economic, agriculture, security and other sectors, more Nigerians would be prouder to be Nigerians in the future.
“Today, the country is progressing and we are united; we are now prouder to be Nigerians and I can tell you that the labour of our heroes past, indeed is never in vain,” she added.
Commending the contributions of youths to national development, Patari urged them to have a positive mind-set towards Nigeria and to always express optimism of a better Nigeria for everyone.
Patari also lauded the renewed strength with which NOA under the Director General of the agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu was being driven.
She said that government’s policies and programmes were getting more supports from Nigerians because of the constant engagements of Nigerians by the NOA nationwide.
The event also featured sensitisation of residents on Federal Government’s policies, programmes and the need for the people to support the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
By: Michael Mike
Senior Government officials of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have today met in Abuja to assess the vibrant economic partnership between the two parties and chart a way forward.
The inaugural Nigeria-EU Senior Officials Trade and investment Dialogue (TID) was anchored by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, and Director of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE), Ms Dora Correia,
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,, welcomed the launch of the Dialogue, which they said underscored the growing importance attached to trade and investment in the EU-Nigeria partnership.
This Senior Officials’ meeting marks an important step in strengthening the trade and investment partnership between the EU and Nigeria, and provided opportunity for the officials to exchange views on areas of mutual interest; address potential challenges and explore opportunities for further collaboration.
Discussions focused on a range of issues, including trade and investment policy, cooperation on market access barriers and requirements, preferential trade and investment arrangements, investment, collaboration within the World Trade Organization (WTO), regulatory measures that could impact trade and investment, and the identification of trade and investment-related development cooperation areas.
Both sides expressed their interest to continue the Dialogue, with the second TID billed to take place in Brussels, Belgium, in 2026, on a date to be jointly decided.
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
FG Declares Wednesday, Oct. 1 Public Holiday to Marks 65th Independence Anniversary
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.
Tunji-Ojo, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.
He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.
The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.
He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.
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