The Delta State Government has empowered 30 vulnerable women living with HIV/AIDS with grants of N50, 000 each.
Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Pat Ajudua, during the empowerment programme held in Asaba, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to take care of the vulnerable in the state, particularly women.
Adjudua said the financial support is aimed at enhancing the beneficiaries’ economic independence and helping them boost their small-scale businesses.
The commissioner expressed the state government’s readiness to provide essential psychosocial, health, and financial support to vulnerable groups in the state.
She highlighted that such initiatives reflect the state government’s dedication to uplifting vulnerable groups and ensuring inclusivity in society.
The commissioner commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, for their compassionate leadership and unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
She noted that the programme showcases the administration’s vision of fostering an equitable and supportive society.
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Ajudua also acknowledged the collaboration of stakeholders who have partnered with the ministry to ensure the smooth implementation of policies that improve the lives of vulnerable women.
Dr. Hudson Rudolf, Executive Secretary of the State Action Committee on AIDS (SACA), praised the ministry for its consistent efforts in empowering women suffering from HIV/AIDS, noting that Delta State has become a model for other states to emulate.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Blessing Ugorie, expressed gratitude to God, the governor, and the ministry for their support through the empowerment programme, describing it as a life-changing opportunity for vulnerable women to regain hope and be self-reliant.
