Okaikwei North MP And MCE Organize 4-Day Skills Training For Women In Constituency
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei North, Hon.Theresa Lardi Awuni, in collaboration with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Okaikwei North, has organized a four-day skills training programme for women in the constituency.
The training forms part of ongoing efforts by the MP and the Assembly to promote youth and women empowerment and reduce unemployment in Okaikwei North.
Participants were trained in various vocations including soap and detergent making, pastries, beads making, and other income-generating skills.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the training, Hon. Theresa Lardi Awuni said empowering women economically remains a top priority, as women play a crucial role in household and community development.
She noted that when women are equipped with skills and start-up support, they are able to create jobs, support their children’s education and contribute meaningfully to the local economy.
The MCE for Okaikwei North commended the MP for the initiative and reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting women empowerment programmes in the municipality. He assured participants that the Assembly will continue to partner with stakeholders to provide more opportunities for women and the youth.
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the MP and the MCE for the opportunity, describing the training as timely and life-changing.
They appealed for start-up kits and financial support to enable them to put the skills acquired into practice.
