By Taiwo Bankole
The Ogun State Government has registered no fewer than 1,629 Women Affinity Groups under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up, reaffirming its commitment to women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion.
A statement released on Friday by the Project Coordinator, Bolanle Fadairo, stated that during review sessions of the Federal Government-backed women empowerment project held in Ijebu-Ode and Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Areas, the programme’s reach was strengthened and expanded.
Addressing participants at the meetings, the State Project Coordinator, Bolanle Fadairo, who was accompanied by the Project Procurement Officer and the Project Secretary, commended the collaborative efforts of the Local Field Supervisors and Women Affinity Group Supporting Officers.
Fadairo said, “Through real-time data monitoring, 852 Women Affinity Groups have been formed in Ijebu-Ode, while 777 groups have been established in Ado-Odo/Ota, bringing the total to 1,629 groups.
“These figures are a result of the dedication of field officers and the growing acceptance of the World Bank-sponsored programme among women.”
She added that national statistics currently rank Ogun among the leading states in programme performance.
“Therefore, all hands must be on deck to maintain high standards. These review sessions were designed to assess progress, correct identified gaps in meeting procedures and record-keeping, and ensure strict adherence to operational guidelines.
“We are here to encourage facilitators to promote a savings culture among members, ensure proper documentation, particularly passbook management, and maximise the use of the programme’s toll-free line for support and feedback,” Fadairo said.
Highlighting the role of technology, the project coordinator noted that real-time monitoring tools were being deployed to track enrolment and ensure efficiency.
She explained that strict compliance with established guidelines had positioned Ogun as a model state under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up framework.
In their separate remarks, the Local Field Supervisors for Ijebu-Ode and Ado-Odo/Ota, Omoju Olugbenga and Kayode Kikisagbe, commended the state government and the programme team for prioritising women’s economic empowerment.
They pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation and sustain quality implementation to ensure the continued success of the programme across the participating local government areas.
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