The Office of the Wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, in partnership with the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DEMSMEDA), has concluded a three-day empowerment training programme for women in the creative industry across rural communities in the three senatorial districts of the state.
The initiative, the first in a series under the MORE CAP-UP project, is aimed at boosting entrepreneurial capacity among grassroots women in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE inclusive economic development plan.
Declaring the programme open, the Governor’s wife, represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Hon. Pat Ajudua, charged the beneficiaries to take the training seriously, describing them as specially selected women who must not only grow their businesses but also serve as role models in their communities.
Hon. Ajudua assured participants of the state government’s continued support, noting that DEMSMEDA will monitor and evaluate their progress. She also urged them to use their grants judiciously and commended Dr. Godwin Adolor and his team for effectively coordinating the training.
Executive Secretary of DEMSMEDA and lead resource person, Dr. Godwin Adolor, said the training focused on financial literacy and sustainability. He stressed that while financial empowerment was important, skills and knowledge were crucial for long-term business success. Dr. Adolor also lauded Deaconess Oborevwori’s compassion toward women in the state, urging participants to reciprocate through dedication and commitment to becoming employers of labour.
Financial expert and consultant, Mr. Charles Ojakovo, educated participants on the importance of integrity, creativity, and resilience in running successful enterprises. He also encouraged compliance with government regulations, avoidance of unapproved business locations, and resistance to reckless investments.
The sessions at the three cluster centres — Felix Ibru Secretariat, Asaba (Delta North), Isoko South Council Secretariat, Oleh (Delta South), and Ughelli (Delta Central) — featured interactive engagements where participants shared experiences, asked questions, and discussed business challenges.
The beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the Governor’s wife and the state government for what they described as a life-changing initiative.
