Minister of Women Affairs Inaugurates WomenDriven Rice Processing Factory in Niger State

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commissioned the Nigerian For Women Project (NWFP) Bokwosayi rice processing factory in Gwachipe, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. The project is hailed as a transformative milestone, symbolizing hope and empowerment for Nigerian women, particularly in Niger State. Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended the women involved, describing the initiativeOsun Launches Agricultural Initiative to Boost Food Security as a step towards redefining women’s economic participation and empowerment in the country. The factory’s integration of childcare facilities was praised as a groundbreaking feature addressing women’s challenges in balancing work and family responsibilities. The project aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving gender equality and enhancing women’s socio-economic outcomes under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.