In its first special programme for all married and single women in the Province, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Province 18, recently empowered some of its indigent members including the widows.

Beneficiaries of the empowerment programme were selected from the twelve zonal parishes of the province, recommended by their pastors, and provided with resources relevant to their line of businesses such as foodstuff, sewing machines, and grinders among others.

The Pastor in charge of Province 18, Pastor Sola Olukoya, explained that the province is raising women of distinction and as part of the empowerment programme, he pledged to donate 1950 crates of soft drinks to all women in this line of business.

This means that no fewer than 60 women in the programme who were listed as dealers in soft drinks will receive thirty crates each before the end of October.

Furthermore, Pastor Olukoya announced the provision of a Health Insurance Scheme for members.

According to him, the Church equally plans to conduct the Clear Vision programme in which members with defective eyes will be treated. Already, over 20 doctors have been engaged, and free eye glasses will be distributed during the programme.

Similarly, some members of the congregation will be undergoing training in solar energy installation in homes and business places.

These efforts, according to Pastor Olukoya are geared towards ensuring that members are empowered for multiple streams of income.

Also speaking, Pastor Mrs. Titi Olukoya said women empowerment will be done in the zone for different categories of women to ensure that nobody is left behind.

The maiden meeting of women, according to her, was convened as a foundation laying event.

She said, “We are laying a strong foundation for tomorrow; We want every woman under FCT Province 18 to have a solid foundation in Christ Jesus.”

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