- EPWA President envisions a 20-year plan to bring more young, successful women into the association.
- Plans to extend empowerment initiatives to riverine communities like Itiye and Orimedu.
- Ongoing construction of a Vocational Centre to train and empower young boys and girls in Epe.
Mrs. Folake Johnson outlines a 20-year vision to expand empowerment to riverine communities and build stronger self-esteem among women and girls.
Eko Hot Blog reports that as the Epe Division Professional Women Association (EPWA) marked its 10th Anniversary, the President of the association, Mrs. Folake Oluyemi Johnson, shared an inspiring vision for the next 20 years , one rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and the transformation of lives across both urban and riverine areas of Epe Division.
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Speaking during the grand finale of the anniversary celebration, Mrs. Johnson expressed her desire to see EPWA evolve into a broader platform that nurtures and supports more young women who are passionate about giving back to their communities.
“In 20 years, I want to see EPWA bringing in more successful young ladies, women who are not only doing well in their careers but are also committed to impacting others,” she said.
She emphasized the need to extend EPWA’s activities beyond the central parts of Epe to the less-privileged and often overlooked riverine communities such as Itiye, Orimedu, and others.
“Many of the people in those areas have never left their communities since birth. Most of the young girls get married early, struggle to survive daily, and eventually end up fending for their children alone,” Mrs. Johnson explained.
According to her, these women deserve more encouragement and support to rediscover their strength and potential.
“We want to help them dare to fly, not to limit themselves to what they see around them but to believe that they can move forward, achieve more, and become better versions of themselves, even after marriage or motherhood,” she said.
Mrs. Johnson also highlighted the association’s ongoing project — the construction of a Vocational Skills Acquisition Centre in Epe — as a key part of that vision.
“The vocational center we are building will serve as a major empowerment hub for young boys and girls across Epe Division. It will give them the opportunity to learn trades, build confidence, and become independent,” she added.
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She concluded by reaffirming EPWA’s mission to touch more lives, foster education, and promote self-esteem among women and youths in all parts of Epe Division.
“Our goal is simple — to continue building people, creating opportunities, and transforming lives,” she said.
