Abuja, 14 November, 2024 / 6:50 pm (ACI Africa).
The Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM) in Nigeria have reached out to hundreds of vulnerable women and youth with financial assistance to start small-scale businesses.
Speaking to ACI Africa on Tuesday, November 12 during the 2024 LSM National Convention held in Abuja, LSM National President, Lady Anthonia Ngozi Obah shared the success of the empowerment program, which aligns with her vision to support women and youth in overcoming economic challenges.
“The country’s current challenges, especially in the northern region, have left many struggling to make ends meet. With insecurity preventing people from going to farms, many can’t feed their families. So, we decided to look inward and help our members,” Lady Obah said.
She added, “My vision when I assumed office was to see our women uplifted and supported with funding to start their own businesses.”
“Many of us wept when these women cried and testified to God’s goodness just because they were given ₦200,000 (US$119.57) to earn a living,” the LSM official said.