Rep Pledges More Support For Women

A member of the National Assembly from Rivers State, Betty Apiafi has pledged to support women in her constituency to improve their businesses.
Apiafi, who represents Abua-Odual and Ahoada East Constituency in the House of Representatives stated this when she presented cash and other items to some women in the area.
She commended the women for their efforts in taking care of their families despite the dwindling economy and urged them not to rest on their oars.
The national assembly member further promised to expose the women in ensuring that they acquire more training on how to improve their businesses.
Apiafi said: “In October (Last year) you are aware that we had a medical mission where we treated various ailments and attended to various issues for women, children and men of course.
“We also have realised that the women are going though such a very difficult time in the rural areas.
“Most times all we think about women is money for trading or money for investment and all of that. But then there is also need for them to improve on their wellbeing.”
One of the beneficiaries of Hon. Apiafi’s empowerment programme, Happiness Victor expressed happiness over the gifts and commended the federal lawmaker, while praying that she should continue to do more.
“I am so happy today. Madam Betty, has surprised everyone today. I am one of the beneficiaries and I am grateful. I want to thank her that as long as she is carrying the women along she will succeed in her career,” she said.

Dennis Naku