Women Empowerment: Edo Govt give 200 Women POS Machines and N4 million in Grant

By Nelson Utip

The government of Edo State through The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issue, has empowered 200 women by providing them with POS machines and N4 million as a start-off grant.

The PRO of The Ministry, Osato Ekhator announced this recently while elucidating that the initiative was aimed at celebrating and supporting women through economic empowerment.

The first tranche of the distribution of POS machines and grants started on Friday last week with 75 women benefiting on the first day, and an additional 125 set to receive theirs later in the week.

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According to The PRO the initiative focused on fostering financial independence among women, so as to enable them to survive the current economic realities in the country.
The program is a collaboration of The Edo State Government, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and other partners.

Ekhator emphasized the state government’s commitment to ensure that 200 women benefit from this program, he emphasized that the POS machines and N20,000 grants for each recipient will support the women to achieve self-sufficiency.

“The Edo State Government has ensured that 200 women benefitted from this programme. Seventy-five got their POS machine on Friday with the N20,000 grant each while others will get theirs this week.

“Hopefully, it will help them become self-sufficient as they navigate this ever-changing world.” The PRO said.
Joel Zoumbu, the coordinator of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) emphasized the organization’s desire to empower women across various spheres. He underlined GIZ’s collaboration with Nigeria, and its commitment to empowering MSMEs, youths, and women for improved business management.