Empowering Women: 250 to Receive Financial Literacy Training in Adamawa
By Alhassan Haladu Yola. About 250 women from Doubeli and Nasarawo communities in Yola North Lvernment Area of Adamawa State are set to benefit from training on how to open and manage savings accounts with Moniepoint Bank. The initiative was announced by Alhaji Auwal Usman, a gubernatorial aspirant in Adamawa State, during an interactive session with women held at Imam Mal in Nasarawo. Addressing the gathering, Alhaji Usman explained that his major priorities are the fight against poverty and hunger. He said his outreach programs are aimed at sensitizing youths and women on skills acquisition and self-reliance, which he believes are key to sustainable development and lasting peace. He further stated that his vision includes providing training opportunities for both male and female youths across Adamawa State to enable them secure meaningful and self-sustaining employment. According to him, empowering young people economically is an effective way of reducing unemployment...