SFH GFNAHI Project Graduates 223 Indigent Girls in Abia State

In a jubilant ceremony in Umuahia, the SFH GFNAHI Project celebrated the graduation of 223 indigent Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) who completed a transformative 3-month skill training program, mastering disciplines like Hairdressing, Tailoring, Makeup, Fish Farming, and Catering. Her Excellency, Mrs. Chidinma Priscilla Otti, graced the event, lauding implementing partners for aligning with the state's economic growth policy and announcing a massive empowerment program for girls and youths.

SFH GFNAHI Project Graduates 223 Indigent Girls in Abia State
Mrs. Chidinma Priscilla Otti, at the event

In a joyous ceremony held in Umuahia, the SFH GFNAHI Project celebrated the graduation of 223 indigent Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) who successfully completed a transformative 3-month skill training program under the guidance of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Master trainers.

The young graduates demonstrated unwavering commitment to mastering skills such as Hairdressing, Tailoring, Makeup, Fish Farming, and Catering, paving the way for a brighter future. Their graduation signifies a remarkable chapter in their lives, symbolizing the beginning of empowered pathways.

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The graduation ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Her Excellency, Mrs. Chidinma Priscilla Otti, the wife of the Executive Governor of Abia State. Mrs. Otti commended the implementing partners for their dedication to training 223 girls and young women across the state. She applauded their efforts for aligning with the state government's policy for economic growth and emphasized the importance of empowering young girls.

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Mrs. Otti announced plans for a massive empowerment program for girls and youths in various skills, underlining the commitment to providing opportunities for skill development. She congratulated the 223 girls for choosing to learn valuable skills instead of engaging in risky behaviors for quick money.

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Expressing gratitude to SFH and NDE, Mrs. Otti highlighted their invaluable contribution to driving positive change and providing girls with the means to shape their futures. Traditional rulers from various Local Government Areas (LGAs) and stakeholders in the state also attended the ceremony, adding prestige and honor to this monumental event.

This graduation marks not just an end but the inception of empowered pathways for these remarkable young women, setting the stage for a future filled with opportunities and growth.