By Felix Kuyinu
A Non-Governmental Organization, InfiniteHelp Women Empowerment Centre, IWEC, has gifted out comestibles to women as part of its annual empowerment programmes.
The group held the programme on December 9 at Langbasa, Ajah Lagos.
Chairman of the occasion, Emmanuel Joseph, stated that the motive behind the event borders on showing good example in cultivating the habit of giving even in distress times and enhancing better welfarism of people in the society.
Stating the achievements by the group, Joseph told the attendees that the IWEC, after eleven years of existence, have carried out empowerment programs to beneficiaries which has turned many from the state of dependence to having source of livelihood.
Joseph disclosed that the NGO has put in frantic efforts in realizing their target of helping the needy, noting that such act is worthy of emulation. He said that more of such acts put up by other individuals and groups will promote love, peace and harmony among the people in the society.
The recipients who received not less than 400 tubers of yam alongside some 5kg of cassava flakes bags showed gratitude to the organization. One of them, Adebisi Bello shared how she got in contact with the NGO through one of it’s members. She expressed delight at the activities during the event having been invited by one of the group’s team. Bello gave kudos to the NGO for the act and wished them well in their endeavors.
Abosede Tanimu shared her experience with the organization. ” I have been a member of the organization since I was single,” began the mother of two.
“I have been assisted in many ways in my marriage and I appreciate the organization. This is the eighth time I have been a beneficiary. The organization has been very supportive in my life and my household.”
Another beneficiary, Gift Joshua, a widow, also shared the importance of the NGO in her life. She said she has been with the group for two years. She hinted that life became hard for her when she lost her husband.
” Life was tough but it became tougher when I lost my husband,”Joshua said.
” During the time, the intervention of InviniteHelp Women Empowerment Centre brought a positive change in my life and household by supporting me to establish a catering business in a confectionery. They also support my children in school.
” I appreciate the organization for the massive impact it has been to society especially the women and I pray for them to explore more beyond its current status.
Founder of the group, Mrs. Debbie Ajayi discussed its establishment tracing back to year 2015. The coordinator said that the organization which got registered in year 2017 under the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC got linked up with the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation same year.
Having arrived at such feat, Ajayi informed the gathering that the establishment, has been engaging people in series of skill acquisition training for students and adults by visiting schools and organizations in carrying out their benevolent acts. She stated clearly that the NGO is mostly focused on empowering women, without any form of religious, ethnic disparity.
When asked about the challenges faced as they carry out their activities, the convener stressed that aside from the issue of finance, in doing more to the society, the group needs to secure a permanent site where there can be regular vocational trainings for the people.
Ajayi noted that the public should key into making available, such programs as it can be helpful in curbing laziness, unwanted pregnancy among undergraduate girls and other unscrupulous acts indulged in by females who are yet to gain admission into higher institution. She noted that young girls in the society have to be engaged in positive things rather than being idle which can create an avenue for them being lured into unprofitable acts which may hamper a successful tomorrow.
Ajayi paid gratitude to partners and those supportive in the activities put up by the organization. She promised that more activities will be coming up next year for the benefit of the public especially women.
