Adamawa State has inaugurated the Multi-Sectoral Coordination Structure (ASMCS) for the Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up Project (NFWP-SU) at the office of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The event marks a major step in advancing women empowerment, economic inclusion, and sustainable development in the state.
The Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up Project is a World Bank–assisted initiative domiciled in the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. The program will begin in three Local Government Areas—Madagali, Fufore, and Numan—approved by Governor Fintiri. It focuses on empowering women, improving their livelihoods, and institutionalizing women’s affinity groups that promote economic growth and financial inclusion.
According to officials, the NFWP-SU consists of three major components: Livelihood Programs, Community and Institutional Building, and Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation. These components are designed to enhance economic opportunities for unbanked and underserved women, promoting entrepreneurship and financial independence across the state.
In her remarks, the Co-Chairperson of the ASMCS and Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Neoido Geofry Kofulto, expressed gratitude to Governor Fintiri for his continued support. “We deeply appreciate His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his unwavering commitment to creating an enabling environment for women in Adamawa State,” she said. Mrs. Kofulto praised the administration for approving impactful initiatives aimed at empowering women and improving their socio-economic wellbeing.
Representing the Executive Governor, the Chief of Staff, Mr. Amos Edgar, emphasized the critical role of women in community development. “Empowering women is key to societal transformation. When given the right opportunities, women make a profound and positive impact on society,” he stated.
Mr. Edgar also called for collaboration and synergy among stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the project, stressing that collective effort is essential for achieving lasting economic growth and gender equality in the state.