Association unveils magazine, seeks government support
By Perpetua Onuegbu
The Noble Ladies Association International (NLAI), an NGO, has inaugurated its ‘Women of Impact’ magazine, with a renewed call for women’s empowerment and government support.
Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja, which also marked the association’s formal inauguration, its President, Mrs Margaret Mkpumar, said the group was established to educate the girl-child and empower women.
She said the objective was to harness the potential of girls, groom them into noble women, and equip them with the knowledge and skills to be self-reliant in unforeseen circumstances.
“Grooming her into a noble woman in case of any unforeseen situation, she would know her rights and be able to fend for herself and her children.
“The association is revolutionising the way women approach financial stability. With a focus on investment, skill acquisition, and community support, empowering women to take control of their economic lives.
“Through an innovative investment programme, women can contribute as little as 130,000 Naira and earn up to 100,000 Naira extra.
“This initiative has not only provided women with a steady income stream but has also helped them develop a sense of purpose and financial independence.
“Noble Ladies’ impact extends beyond its members, as the organisation also supports vulnerable groups such as widows, the elderly, and orphaned children.”
Mkpumar said the association was promoting financial stability through investment schemes, skill acquisition, and community support, enabling women to take charge of their economic lives.
She added that NLAI also supports vulnerable groups, including widows, the elderly, and orphaned children, and plans to establish a centralised secretariat to expand its reach.
The president urged the government to provide a central location for the association’s activities to enable easy access for women across the city and advised women to start businesses before retirement to remain self-sufficient.
Mrs Oby Elekwa, the association’s Auditor, said NLAI had trained over 10,000 women in practical skills such as cake making, fish drying, and farming, as well as financial management and entrepreneurship.
‘The organisation, has trained over 10,000 women, focusing on providing practical skills such as cake making, fish drying, and farming.
“We also teach women how to manage their finances, create multiple streams of income, and become entrepreneurs.
“NLAI is calling on the government to provide support for women empowerment initiatives, particularly in rural areas where women have limited access to resources and opportunities.
“The organisation is also advocating for the establishment of community centres where women can access training, resources, and support”.
She called on the government to provide more support for women empowerment initiatives, especially in rural areas, and to allow the association access to under-utilised skill acquisition centres nationwide.
Elekwa said the magazine would showcase the achievements of women who had benefited from NLAI’s programmes, inspiring others to take action.
Mrs Gbemisola Jonathan, Sports and Recreation Officer, said the association encouraged women to be creative, multi-skilled, and impactful in their communities, while being a voice for the voiceless.
Chairman of the occasion, former Inspector-General of Police, Dr Mike Okiro, commended the women for their resilience and pledged his support.
NAN reports that NLAI, established four years ago, has more than 700 members across Nigeria. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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