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| Image: A cross section of women participants from 27 Jigawa LGAs at the training and celebration of 2025 International Women's Day. |
By Muhammad Salisu
To commemorate International Women's Day 2025, the Jigawa State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, launched a training program for 600 women selected from the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The training program is part of UNICEF's global Generation Unlimited movement, which aims to connect young people with skills, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship pathways.
The program focuses on upcycling waste straps into marketable products, mitigating climate change, and promoting economic empowerment.
Speaking while flagging off the training held, Saturday at Banquet Hall, Government House, Dutse, Wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Amina Namadi said "this collaborative initiative between UNICEF and Jigawa State Government aligns with the State's commitment to environmental sustainability, waste-to-wealth, and women empowerment initiatives."
She emphasized that the partnership reinforces their collective commitment to environmental stewardship, innovation, and women's empowerment.
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| Image: Jigawa Governors wife, Amina Namadi while declaring the training for the women. |
Mrs. Namadi therefore noted that upcycling plastic straps into marketable products serves as a tangible solution to plastic waste management and climate change mitigation.
In a remark at the occasion, the Managing Director, Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA), Sanitarian Adamu Sabo, highlighted the importance of women's inclusion in environmental sustainability, stating, "Women are agents of change in their families, communities, and beyond.
The MD echoed that, "Women, when empowered with education, resources, and decision-making power, they are uniquely positioned to implement practices that foster environmental conservation, waste reduction, and climate resilience."
Accordingly, Managing Director explained that "the Jigawa State Government, through JISEPA, has embraced the Waste to Wealth Initiative, which transforms waste into valuable, usable, and marketable products. This initiative is creating new streams of income for women waste pickers, artisans, and small-scale entrepreneurs while contributing to environmental sustainability."
Sanitarian Sabo stated further that the program which drawn participants from the 27 Jigawa LGAs would focuses on scaling youth engagement and skills development, ensuring young people, especially women, are empowered for economic independence.
A participant, Samira Ibrahim, from Birnin Kudu, exclusively interviewed by the NEWSKEEPER Correspondent at the event expressed her excitement about the program. "I'm thrilled to learn how to turn waste into wealth. This will not only help me financially but also contribute to a cleaner environment." Mrs. Ibrahim said,
"I'm grateful for this opportunity. I'm looking forward to acquiring new skills and starting my own business," she added.
Another participant, Nafisa Ado, Dutse resident, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I'm excited to learn this new skill, which will not only help me earn a living but also contribute to keeping our environment clean."
Our Correspondent reports that as the world celebrates International Women's Day 2025, the Jigawa State Government and UNICEF collaboration in this direction is considered timely by stakeholders as the initiative would lead the way in empowering women and youths to take charge of their environment and economy.
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