The Delta State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services, and Girl Child Development has unveiled plans to equip young girls with essential skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and business management. Commissioner Orode Uduaghan announced the initiative during a briefing with the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), emphasizing its goal of fostering self-reliance among girls across the 25 Local Government Areas of the state.
Uduaghan explained that the training program, recently approved by the State Executive Council, is a key component of Delta State’s Girl-Child Development Initiative. By providing these opportunities, the government aims to bridge the gap in access to digital and entrepreneurial resources, empowering girls to actively contribute to the state’s economic growth and development.
The Commissioner highlighted a strategic partnership with Junior Achievers of Nigeria to extend support to survivors of human trafficking. This collaboration will not only enhance the beneficiaries’ skills but also provide a pathway for them to rebuild their lives and gain financial independence.
Additionally, the ministry plans to work with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to educate senior secondary school students (SS1–SS3) on trafficking prevention. The program will focus on raising awareness about the methods traffickers use to exploit their victims, equipping students with the knowledge to safeguard themselves and their peers.
Uduaghan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing critical issues affecting girls and young women in the state. Through this initiative, Delta State aims to not only improve the lives of its young population but also create a sustainable model for community development and social empowerment.
