Boakai Launches Empowerment Programs For Women

Vice President Joseph N. Boakai has been launching series of economic empowerment programs in Grand Cape Mount and Montserrado counties to financially empower females through agricultural and business development activities.

At the official launch of the Women in Action for Empowerment held at the Sinje Public School in Grand Cape Mount County, VP Boakai said he wants to see women engaged in activities that could serve as the basis for economic growth at the community and national levels. He pointed out that when women are empowered, households and communities are also empowered, and assured the organization that he will work with them to achieve their goals.

According to a press release, V.P. Boakai noted that he wants to see the women of the five districts of Grand Cape Mount County engaged in income generating activities that are cardinal to the improvement of the lives of women.

He donated US$5,000 to the organization as his initial contribution, and informed the women that when he returns to Cape Mount he wants to see concrete developments that will give him the cause to bring in international partners for the programs that they would like to implement.

In a related development, Vice President Boakai has turned over ten motorbikes to the All Girls Pink Panthers of Liberia. The donation was made possible by the Angie Brooks International Center, U. N Development Program and the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment.

Speaking at the turning over ceremony in the Rotunda of the Capitol Building at the weekend, Vice President Boakai said Liberian women have contributed immensely to the building of the Liberian economy and nation, noting that many women have served with honor and distinction.

Vice President Boakai cautioned the All Girls Pink Panthers of Liberia that motorcycle riding is not the end in their quest to achieve economic empowerment and called on the pubic to treat the ‘panthers’ with respect.