Around one hundred women from the Boawene Electoral Area in the Old Tafo Municipal of the Ashanti Region have taken part in a one-day skill training session with the aim of empowering them to start their own businesses.
The Women in Agricultural Development Directorate (WIAD), a division within the municipal department of agriculture, organized the program to teach the women how to produce soaps and soft drinks. This workshop is part of WIAD’s efforts to enhance the capabilities of women and provide them with entrepreneurial skills to enhance their livelihoods in the area.
Sandra Asare, the Municipal WIAD officer, expressed satisfaction with the program and expressed confidence that the participants have gained sufficient knowledge and skills to improve their lives. She believes that empowering women is a crucial step towards economic development and self-reliance.
The training also included entrepreneurship sessions and the participants were appreciative of the opportunity. Many of them expressed gratitude, emphasizing that they have acquired valuable skills that will enable them to establish their own businesses.
One trainee, Firdaus Mohammed, highlighted that the assistance provided has made a significant difference in various aspects of their lives. She emphasized that the wealth of knowledge acquired from this training will empower them to generate income to support their family.
Mr. Mustapha Usman, the assembly member for the Boawene Electoral Area, stated that the purpose of the training was to empower the participants economically and foster financial independence. He emphasized the importance of the participants utilizing the training effectively by commercializing the skills acquired.
The Department of Agriculture has conducted training sessions for hundreds of women across the Old Tafo Municipal area in recent years, guiding them towards economically sustainable ventures to help secure a better future for their children. This initiative aims to create more job opportunities, reduce teenage pregnancies, and promote economic stability.
