The project, which is winding down in March 2023, has, since flag-off in December 2020, exceeded its target of 54,000 women to 63,331 beneficiaries in three local government areas of Ogun State, due to wide acceptance.The State Coordinator explained, “In one of the communities in Taraba State, women were not allowed to use phones. But when the women affinity groups were formed, there were discussions centred around it and in no time, the narrative changed.
If you have a rich woman, you have a rich community, so it makes sense to try to bridge the gap. In Ogun State, you have a better gender structure.”A member of one of the WAGs in the State, Oladotun Oguntade, disclosed that prior to joining WAG, she was a victim of domestic violence but all that changed for good now that she is empowered and can contribute to the income of the home through her association with WAG.
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