Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has launched the MOWA-SARA skills acquisition project to empower women to be self-sufficient.

The scheme unveiled at Karaye Local Government Area of Kano State, was a partnership with a commercial bank.

Welcomed by a mammoth crowd led by the Emir of Karaye, Mahraz Karaye, the community was agog at the project.

Ibrahim said the initiative aligns with actualising the mandate of the Ministry on the economic empowerment of women, designed to impact 500,000 women across the country.

The minister said the empowerment focuses on key areas such as vocational skills, access to the market, digital skills for beginners, and business entrepreneurship.

The center is a well-appointed facility that provides essential amenities, including access to water, electricity, and roads. Also, it is equipped with modern technology and equipment, such as computers for ICT training, as well as various industrial machines, including dehydrators, grinders, shredders, and slicers, all of which are utilized for hands-on training and skills development.

Ibrahim said the project is a demonstration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s willingness and commitment in ensuring that women are empowered across the nation.

She admonished the Karaye community to protect what the Federal Government has given to them. She encouraged the beneficiaries not to take for granted the skills they have acquired.

The Minister noted that an empowered woman adds value to her family, community, and the country.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Karaye Local Government Area, Haruna Safianu, described the project as timely, especially now that women have shown enthusiasm and readiness to be empowered.

He assured that Karaye Local Government will do everything to ensure collaboration, maintenance, and sustainability.