Group Amplifies Support for Women in Agriculture
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Association of Niger Delta Women for Agricultural Development has called for increased support for women farmers in the Niger Delta region.
In a statement signed by Miss Sera Ogodo, the media aide to the Association’s President and Founder, Hon. Mrs. Princess Efe Ekpokpe, and made available to journalists, the group reiterated its commitment to promoting agricultural development through the empowerment of women with modern agricultural technology.
The statement emphasized the need for women in the Niger Delta to take advantage of available opportunities, leveraging their strength, creativity, and resilience to bring about meaningful change in the region.
Princess Efe Ekpokpe reaffirmed the Association’s vision of empowering women and transforming the agricultural landscape in the Niger Delta. “Our association is committed to supporting and amplifying the voices of women in agriculture, and we are thrilled to have them as part of this journey,” she stated.
The Association also highlighted its plans to engage in productive discussions with agricultural experts, showcase significant achievements, and unveil initiatives aimed at improving the economic and social well-being of women farmers.
The Association, which began operations in 2011 and was officially registered in 2012, covers the nine Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers. Its new executive members were inaugurated on July 20, 2024, at the PTI Conference Center in Delta State.
A key highlight of the meeting was the unveiling of Hon. Mary Ogodo from Delta State as the Vice President of the Association. Additionally, Mrs. Becky Akpovona, the Uvwie Local Government Coordinator, was honored with the “Most Beautiful Woman” award in recognition of her outstanding contributions since the Association’s inception.
