FIDA targets 50 FCT women for vocational skills training

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has said it plans to train 50 indigent women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on vocational skills.

 Regional Vice President, West and North Africa, Mrs Victoria Awomolo, made stated this in Abuja weekend while briefing the media ahead of its forthcoming Africa Regional Congress to be held next month on the theme: “Growth of women and children in Africa beyond rhetoric’s.”

Awomolo decried the continuous suffering of citizens, especially women, adding that government at all levels must double efforts to alleviate their suffering.

“We would be training these women on different vocational skills such as bead making, clothes stoning, confectioneries, soap making and making of local drinks, packaging, branding amongst others.

“We decided to train and teach them how to make money instead of just giving them money because most times they will spend it on other expenses.

“We are empowering them and ensuring that they are self reliant. We are not just teaching them but providing them with start-up equipments,” she said.

Awomolo stated further that empowering the womenfolk would help them support their families in the training of their children, and also impact society positively.

The upcoming regional congress will bring together 400 delegates from Ghana, Liberia, Uganda, Kenya and Cameroun.

“Activities lined up for the forthcoming congress  includes thanksgiving services, jumat prayer and keynote address by Professor of Law, University of Nigeria, Professor Joy Ezeilo.

“It will also feature a plenary session to proffer solutions to challenges of women and children,” she said.