The collaboration was unveiled when the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chief Bisi Idaomi Esq., hosted the Founder of WHW, Professor Elizabeth Pedro, at her office in Benin City.
Chief Idaomi commended the initiative, describing the establishment of the Women Helping Women Vocational Hub in Edo as a visionary step towards equipping women with life-changing skills. She praised Professor Pedro’s leadership, noting that the hub would provide women and young girls with the opportunity to realise their full potential.
According to the Commissioner, the State Government remains committed to creating an enabling environment where women can thrive.
She stressed that empowering women through entrepreneurship and vocational skills was vital to boosting Edo’s economic development.“This partnership is in perfect alignment with our vision for inclusive growth. When women are empowered, families and communities are uplifted,” Chief Idaomi remarked.
In her response, Professor Pedro emphasised the transformative power of entrepreneurship and income diversification for women and girls. She highlighted WHW’s mission to unlock the hidden value and potential within women, providing them with hope through training and mentorship.
She further recommended the adoption of her newly published book, 60 Days Women Helping Women Transformation Roadmap, in vocational institutions across the State, explaining that the resource was designed to support entrepreneurship and skill acquisition among women.
The highpoint of the engagement was the formal presentation of the book to the Commissioner, symbolising the beginning of a robust partnership between Edo State and WHW.
