Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has assumed duty as Minister, Federal Ministry of Women affairs.

Addressing staff of the ministry and other well wishers, yesterday in Abuja, the new minister said she will work towards empowering more Nigerian women with requisite skills to upgrade their economic status.

“These are some of the things I will achieve from now to 100 days; empowering women, teaching them skills and train the trainees for them to empower at least 10 people for us.

“I intend to start the train the trainees in the six geopolitical zobes and if we are able to achieve it in 100 days, we will definitely look out for people that will donate the materials for the people trained to start working on their skills, but on condition that each of them will train 10 people, which we will equally empower them.,’ she said.

She was received by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Monilola Udoh, directors and other staff.