Muslim group to empower 2,000 women on SMEs

The Sisters of Jannah (SOJ), a Muslim women humanitarian non-governmental organisation, said it has concluded plans to empower over 2,000 women in Small Scale businesses across the country.

The national coordinator of the SOJ, Hajiya Ramatu Aliyu, said this yesterday in Abuja at a news conference as part of activities marking the three years anniversary of the humanitarian works of the organisation.

According to her, the empowerment was part of efforts of the organisation to assist widows and other disadvantaged group in the society in order to complement government’s efforts.

“I am most delighted to inform you that come December 8, 2018, SOJ will be celebrating three years of constant humanitarian work, and will also empower 2,000 women in small scale businesses to mark the celebration,” Hajiya Aliyu said.

She said within three years of its existence, the organisation had recorded achievements in all facets of human endeavours, including facilitating the released of some inmates.

She added that the organisation was committed toward elimination of public misconceptions about Islam and Muslims as well as promote authentic Islamic spirit, belief, values and culture.

She said, “Corporate bodies and agencies must channel their organisation’s social responsibility to the care of the needy and less privileged in the society. Assisting the vulnerable group in the society would go a long way in enhancing the ECOWAS Vision 2020 adopted by Head of States and Governments.”