Hajia Mariam Mohammed Empowers Young Women with Sewing Machine Donation
Hajia Mariam Mohammed, the President and Chairperson of Voice of the Nation and also the General Deputy Secretary of African Development and Monitoring Group (ADAM-GH), has taken a bold step in empowering young women by donating sewing machines to a group of selected beneficiaries. The initiative, according to Hajia Mariam, forms part of her long-standing commitment to supporting women and youth with employable skills that can sustain their livelihoods. She emphasized that the gesture was not merely an act of charity but a strategic empowerment drive aimed at reducing unemployment and promoting self-reliance among young ladies. Speaking during the short presentation ceremony, Hajia Mariam underscored the importance of skill acquisition in today’s world. She explained that vocational skills such as sewing provide sustainable income opportunities and can help young women contribute significantly to their households and the community at large. > “It is not enough to only advocate...