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NGO recognizes women’s contribution to climate change mitigation

by Matthew Eloyi March 10, 2023
written by Matthew Eloyi March 10, 2023
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A non-governmental organization under the aegis of the Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE) on Thursday, celebrated some women for their contribution to driving climate change mitigation and economic recovery in Kaduna State.

The women were recognized and celebrated at an event organized to commemorate the 2023 International Women’s Day in Kaduna.

The Founder and Programme Director of WISE, Mrs. Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, presented certificates and awards to women that were driving climate solutions in the state.

Olugboji-Daramola presented certificates to Imagine Empowerment Workshop participants, as well as awards and money gifts to the 2023 WISE Outstanding Green Persons, leading COVID-19 and climate resilience.

The Vice-President of Micromanna Ltd. Kaduna, Mrs. Precious Nnaedozie, received the WISE 2023 Outstanding Persons Award for Humanitarian and Philanthropic Leadership.

Also, the Head of the Women Farmers Alliance Cooperative Society, Mrs. Asibi Hassan,  received the WISE Outstanding Persons Award for Grassroots Organising and Voluntary Leadership.

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The WISE Outstanding Award for Proficiency and Leadership in Green Enterprise Stewardship went to Mrs. Patricia Ken-Dickens, a Director with the National Commission for Nomadic Education.

Similarly, Hajiya Binta Yahaya, Director, Green Land Fati Gold Services, maker of Fati Energy Clean Cookstove, received the Outstanding Persons Award for Exemplary Female Green Entrepreneur.

Also, Mr. Ismail Isa, Head of the Solar Thermal Department, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, received the award for Allyship in Women’s Green Enterprise Development.

Olugboji-Daramola said that the celebration with the theme, “Embrace Equity” was organized to encourage and mobilize women to be at the front line of leading climate solutions and actions in the state.

According to her, women are the most affected by the impact of climate change and as such, must play a leading role in taking actions that will drive solutions to climate change at the community level.

Story was adapted from Enviro News

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