By Our Reporter
A youth-focused empowerment initiative, ROZH, have equipped young women in Plateau and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with vocational skills to promote African cultural values.
The initiator, Mr Goodluck Hayi, said this while inaugurating the empowerment project in Plateau.
Hayi said that the project was inspired by his late wife, Mrs Zainab Hayi, to instill virtues of good dressing, cultural awareness, confidence and pride among young ladies.
He said that the initiative was a dream brought to life, it held deep personal significance and was dedicated to celebrating women, particularly mothers.
According to him, the first phase of the ROZH sewing project commenced in Jos, Plateau State, aligning with activities marking the celebration of women globally.
“Our goal at ROZH is to empower young ladies with the virtues of good dressing, great culture, confidence and women pride,” he said.
Hayi added that the project aimed to train skilled seamstresses who would eventually be established across all states of the federation.
He said that the current focus of the initiative was on Plateau State and the FCT, targeting individuals who appreciated and upheld African cultural values.
“Within two years of establishing ROZH in Plateau and FCT, we plan to expand to two additional states, promoting the same culture and brand tailored to African values,” Hayi said.
He called on stakeholders and the public to support the initiative in promoting positive cultural identity and empowering women as key contributors to family and societal development.
He also commended women, especially mothers, in celebration of mother’s day, acknowledging their role as the true African beauties and the wealth of every family.
Hayi said that ROZH initiative was part of the ongoing efforts by private individuals and organisations to enhance women’s empowerment and preserve cultural heritage through skill acquisition programmes.
Some of the beneficiaries commended the organisers saying that the empowerment will enable them to be self employed and contribute their quota to the society.
