EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME: NGC Formally Handover Starter Packs To 40 Women In Asset North

"The women whose ages ranges from 20-40 years, empowered with the starter packs were selected by leaders of the host communities and trained on different vocations wnich includes, fashion and design, computer, catering , hair dressing and makeup artistry".

The Nigerian Gas Company Limited,NGC(A subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has formally presented starter packs to forty women from Edo and Kogi States. 

The formal handover ceremony held at the Top Rank Hotel Galaxy in Abuja, Nigeria. 

The women whose ages ranges from 20-40 years, empowered with the starter packs were selected by leaders of the host communities and trained on different vocations wnich includes, fashion and design, computer, catering , hair dressing and makeup artistry.

In his address, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Gas Company Limited, Engr. Seyi Omotowa said the formal handover of the starter packs is to empower women in its host communities so that they can contribute positively to their families,communities, states and nation at large.

Engr. Omotowa who was represented by NGC's Director Support Services, Mrs. Uche Ossai said; "Therefore,the delivery of these starter packs to you today demonstrates NGC's dedication to delivering on its promises, notwithstanding  the timelag caused by budgetary restrictions and internal restructuring".

Engr. Omotowa  implored the beneficiaries to make the best possible use of the materials provided to them to financially empower themselves.

He also appreciated the traditional rulers, Community leaders and participants for their patience and understanding  as it has further strengthened the existing  cordial relationship with the NGC and its host communities. 

"On our part as a Company,  we shall continue to solicit for your cooperation and assistance in the maintenance  of peace in order to support our business growth aspirations for the benefit of our people in this community and Nigerians generally".

The Group Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Dr. Kennie Obateru who was represented by the Deputy Manager, Community Impact Investment,  Mrs. Helen Nkwo, appreciated NGC for her outstanding  disposition in meeting the commitments with host communities urging the company to sustain the tempo.

While charging traditional rulers and community leaders to assiduously uphold the prevailing peace in their various domains, he admonished the beneficiaries to maximally put to judicious use the starter packs to the benefit of society.

The traditional ruler of Ugbekpe-Ekperi in Edo State who was represented by Idaewor Simeon, commended NGC for fulfilling its promises to the people of its host communities.

The Olu-Apata of Apata in Lokoja, Kogi State, His Royal Highness(Dr,) Frederick  Balogun JP also appreciated NGC for the handover of the starter packs to the beneficiaries.  He also solicited the cooperation  of other traditional rulers and community leaders in ensuring that peace exists in their domain  for NGC to thrive in their businesses.

Chief Berida Ibitomola who represented HRH. Bajana of Obajana Kingdom in Kogi State, thanked NGC for the goodwill to its host community and the beneficiaries just as he prayed God Almighy to strengthen the company to do more.

He also implored NGC to extend its hand of fellowship to the less privileged  within its catchment areas. 

The Ohi of Ajaokuta Local Government  Area and Chairman of Traditional Council of Chiefs, HRH. Madaki of Central Community , Ajaokuta, who was represented  by Sheidu Ibrahim also commended NGC for fulfilling its promises and prayed God to bless and guide members of the NGC Management.

Anakwu Aminatu from Ugbeke-Ekperi Community, Edo State who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries thanked NGC for fulfilling its promises by providing them with the starter packs. He promised that they will put the starter packs handed over to them into good use.