EMPOWERING WOMEN, BOOSTING ECONOMY: FMWA Partners Atlanta on Sunflower, Jatropha Export
Oru Leonard
In a groundbreaking move to uplift women and stimulate economic growth, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has forged a strategic partnership with Atlanta – Georgia, to cultivate and export Sunflower and Jatropha Curcas.
This innovative move, spearheaded by the Honourable Minister, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, aims to raise capital for small-scale women-owned businesses, alleviate poverty, and create job opportunities, while also contributing to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product.
She stated that the partnership will enable the production and exportation of Sunflower and Jatropha Curcas plants, with a focus on raising capital for women to run their small-scale businesses.
The Minister stated further that the initiative is also targeted at alleviating poverty and creating job opportunities for women.
*The medicinal plants will be cultivated in designated dams, with the realized profits shared among participants*, she added
Barrister Kennedy-Ohanenye informed that the Ministry has written to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for land space in all the dams for seven years to enable women embark on the project, and is liaising with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources for the provision of dams for the cultivation of the plants.
As the Ministry of Women Affairs embarks on this pioneering project, a brighter future unfolds for Nigerian women. By harnessing the potentials of Sunflower and Jatropha Curcas, the country is poised to witness a significant reduction in poverty, a surge in women’s empowerment, and a boost to the national economy.
With the Ministry’s dedication and the support of partners like Atlanta, this initiative is set to leave a lasting impact, inspiring a new generation of women entrepreneurs and contributing to a more prosperous Nigeria, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration
About Sun Flower
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to North America, known for its large, bright yellow flowers and edible seeds. It is a popular crop for its: Ornamental value, Edible seeds, Oil production: Sunflower oil, Medicinal uses, Symbolism: (Wilkipedia)
About Jatropha
Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The name is derived from the Greek words ἰατρός (iatros), meaning “physician”, and τροφή (trophe), meaning “nutrition”, hence the common name physic nut. Another common name is nettlespurge.[2] It contains approximately 170 species of succulent plants, shrubs and trees (some are deciduous, like Jatropha curcas).:(Wilkipedia)
