Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, has been lauded by the Soba LocalGgovernment chairman, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, for the domestication of the National Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE Policy), making the state the first subnational to domesticate the policy in Nigeria.
In his remarks at a well-attended event on Friday 23rd November 2024, Governor Uba Sani had stated that the policy will not just be a document; but a promise to invest in the potentials of women and youths by providing them with the necessary resources, skills, and opportunities to succeed.
The chairman of Soba LGA, while congratulating the women of Kaduna State, stated that Kaduna State has continued to lead the way in women empowerment and inclusion, which is in line with the governance and development agenda of the current administration.
Shehu noted: “Governor Uba Sani prioritizes women and youth in all development plans, recognizing that peace and stability are essential for their growth. The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy is indeed a commitment to unlocking their potentials by providing resources, skills, and opportunities. Empowering women economically is crucial for sustainable development, and on my part I will work to ensure they have access to education, financial services, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
“In Soba local government area, our administration will align with His Excellency Senator Uba Sani’s efforts to support women through economic empowerment, he added.
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“As our agenda aligns with the State Government’s blueprint, women and girls in Soba will be empowered with the necessary skills, resources, and opportunities to compete favourably in the economy.
“Soba local government will leverage the Council’s rich agricultural potentials to ensure the initiative’s success.
“The National Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy is a strong planning tool for coordination of donor programs and for private sector investment in the economy and a smart way for state governments to bring together all women-focused programs, projects, and activities under one roof to improve coordination, optimize use of resources, and avoid duplication,” he said.