The Emerald Rose Women Foundation has begun training more than 20,000 women across the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State in entrepreneurial and vocational skills. The programme, launched in Akure on Saturday, is designed to support women in areas such as digital literacy, event planning, soap making, food packaging, and human resources management.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Ms Iwagun Faith, explained that the initiative is targeted at empowering young women and opening up opportunities for growth. She noted that the programmes cover skill acquisition, leadership development, emotional support, advocacy, and confidence building aimed at advancing women’s empowerment.
“The foundation is positioned to address the social, economic, and psychological barriers that hinder young women from reaching their full potential,” Ms Iwagun said. She stated that the goal is to provide practical skills, offer hope, promote inclusion, and motivate girls to pursue their dreams without fear.
“We aim to equip young women with practical skills and knowledge, offer hope to the vulnerable, amplify the voices of the voiceless, eradicate stigma, and inspire girls to dream big and pursue their goals without fear or limitations,” she added. According to her, the training is ongoing and the number of beneficiaries will continue to grow over time. “As for now, we can’t specify the exact number of women we will train because this is a continuous programme. We have begun the training, and 20,000 women will benefit in areas such as digital literacy, event planning, soap making, food packaging, and human resources management.”
Ms Iwagun said the foundation was established from a desire to build confident, purpose-driven women capable of contributing meaningfully to society.
The launch also featured the public presentation of her new book titled Reputable Woman and Her Lifestyle: A Woman’s Guide to Discovering Her Worth and Achieving Success. She explained that the publication reflects her commitment to helping young women understand their value and navigate their journey toward success.
