The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy, has awarded a national medal to the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) for its contribution to the development and launching of the women’s economic empowerment policy and its other supports for the Ministry of Women Affairs.
This, according to the minister, at a ceremony in Calabar, is in recognition of the the organisation’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria.
“The recognition bestowed upon the dRPC-PAWED by the National Council on Women Affairs is a testament to their exceptional dedication and impact.
“It highlights the pivotal role of civil society organisations in driving positive change and transforming women’s lives in Nigeria. This recognition will undoubtedly inspire other organisations and stakeholders to support women’s economic empowerment initiatives nationwide,’’ she added
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In his acceptance speech, dRPC’s Director of Projects, Stanley Ukpai, who represented the Executive Director, Dr Judith-Ann Walker, said women’s empowerment had become a crucial agenda in Nigeria’s development landscape.