In recognition of their contributions towards food security in the country and to inspiring entrepreneurial spirit in women and youths, the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA Nigeria, Abuja, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, and some Civil Society Organizations, CSOs honoured some exceptional female farmers.
Publicity Secretary of FIDA Abuja, Olosen Victoria Ibiezugbe in a statement disclosed that the invitation was extended to the branch by the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (OXFAM), an organization that mobilizes people against poverty, inequality, and injustice.
Present at the Award ceremony were the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Ernest A. Umakhihe, directors of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Chairperson of FIDA Abuja Chibuzo M. Nwosu, and Treasurer Wendy Kuku among others.
According to Ms. Ibiezugbe the program held in partnership with the was aimed at recognizing and celebrating Women Food Producers and their contributions towards food security in the country and inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit of women and youths.
As a critical stakeholder in women’s economic empowerment and agriculture, FIDA Abuja represented by the Chairperson Chibuzo M. Nwosu while introducing the FIDA mandate commended OXFAM and organizers for supporting women and decorating the female farmers, Alias “Ogbonge Women” with the prestigious award.
Ms. Nwosu urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government to make friendly policies to enhance the business of female farmers. While thanking the “Ogbonge” women for their contributions towards nation-building, she further appealed to women representatives in various MDAs to lend their support in a just cause such as the OXFAM initiative as women have the propensity to multiply resources given to them.
