On behalf of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, (WEE) Policy and the Launch of Project Earn From the Soil in Cross River state.
As you are aware, the WEE Policy, approved last year, represents a landmark initiative aimed at unlocking the full potential of Nigerian women, who constitute approximately 50% of our population. Recognizing the diverse regional dynamics across Nigeria, we have identified the need for a tailored approach to ensure effective implementation in the South-South region.
The forum will bring together key officials and stakeholders to develop effective metrics for coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating WEE initiatives. In line with domesticating the WEE Policy, we are launching \”Project Earn from the Soil\” as a strategic initiative to empower women economically in the South-South region to leverage the agricultural potential of the area while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in rural and semi-urban communities
The objectives of this forum include:
Raising awareness about the National WEE Policy among regionalstakeholders
Promoting collaboration between state governments, CSOs, and keyMDAs
Identifying region-specific challenges andopportunities
Developing actionable plans tailored to our unique socio-economiccontext.
With the profound effect of the cross-river state government in women empowerment and agricultural sustainability which includes; Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP): in which Cross River State is one of the six states in Nigeria chosen for this 5-year project. Implemented in conjunction with the World Bank, the NFWP aims to improve livelihoods for women in targeted communities. Gender Strategic Plan: In 2023, the Cross River State Government launched a gender strategic plan to address gender-based violence systematically. These efforts demonstrate the state’s commitment to empowering women and promoting genderequality.
Your partnership and insights would be invaluable in shaping the future of women\’s economic empowerment in the Cross River State (South South region).
This event is scheduled as follows;
Date: Thursday, July 18th 2024
Venue: Calabar International Convention Centre, Summit Hills, Off Murtala Mohammed Highway Calabar Cross River
Time: 10 am Prompt
