NAWE Pledges Support for Govt Policies On Women

The National Association of Women Entrepreneurs (NAWE), yesterday pledged to support all policies and programmes of the Federal Government and State Governments toward uplifting the lots of women in the country.
Vera Ndanusa, the National President-elect of the union, made the pledge while speaking with newsmen in Mangu, Plateau.
Ndanusa, who expressed optimism over the association’s ability to overcome its challenges, said the union was looking forward to doing a lot of things in partnership with governments at all levels for the good of the Nigerian woman.
“The Nigerian woman is known for her doggedness and enterprise, therefore, we, as entrepreneurs, will do all we can to our fellow women out there to be technocrats of the new emerging Nigerian economy.
“This is why this association is out and very ready to partner with the government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to see that all policies and programmes of the government are impactful.
“We are very mindful of the numerous women empowerment programmes initiated by the present administration and we want to ensure that no woman is left untouched by the benefits.
“The good news is that women across the country, who are captains of industries and entrepreneurs are doing well in fine tuning the economy of Nigeria, “ Ndanusa said.
She urged all women to take any challenge to improve their lives and those of their family members.
On ways to strengthen activities of the Association, the president-elect said that the union had planned to organise elections in all the 36 states including FCT, to elect officials that would run its chapters for effective running of the association.
Ndanusa said she was recently elected alongside other new officials of the association.
She commended the outgoing EXCO led by Chief Ada Ozongwu for  successfully conducting a free and fair election.
She said that she was confident that her team would deliver and make the members proud.
The president-elect gave the names of the other new officials of the Association as Mrs Mfon Udoimeh,
Deputy President-elect, North Central Zone, Mrs Saratu Mera, Deputy President-elect,North West Zone and Mrs Nnenna Okwu
Deputy President elect, South-East Zone.
Others include; Mrs Taiye Agbontaen Deputy President-elect,
South South Zone, Mrs Margarita Oluwole, Deputy President elect, South West Zone.