Uju Kennedy launches Pink Riders, upgrades sewing factory to fight unemployment

Ima Elijah 09:53 - 08 November 2023

Uju Kennedy launches pink riders

Uju Kennedy, the Minister for Women's Affairs in Nigeria, recently made a stride towards fulfilling her commitment to reducing unemployment and empowering women across the country.

Kennedy made the official announcement via her Twitter account, emphasising her commitment to practical solutions for the challenges faced by women in the country.

Minister Uju Kennedy [Twitter/@@BarrUjuKennedy]

Kennedy's tweet read: "In practical fulfilment of my earlier resolve to reduce the rate of unemployment and also to ensure sustainable empowerment of women is the Introduction of the Pink Riders Transport Scheme and upgrade of our sewing factory."

In practical fulfilment of my earlier resolve to reduce the rate of unemployment and also to ensure sustainable empowerment of women is the Introduction of the Pink Riders Transport Scheme and upgrade of our sewing factory.

Today, I received the first batch of branded Tricycles… pic.twitter.com/nxascj0r98
— Uju Kennedy Ohanenye (@BarrUjuKennedy) November 7, 2023

As part of this initiative, the minister received the first batch of branded tricycles and industrial sewing machines on Tuesday, November 07, 2023.

Uju Kennedy upgrades sewing factory [Twitter/@BarrUjuKennedy]

These machines, especially the Pink Riders, are set to be piloted in Abuja before being extended to other states. This approach aims to test the effectiveness of the scheme in the capital city before rolling it out nationwide.

Kennedy's emphasised her dedication to making a 'difference' in her statement: "This is an era of walking our talks because Nigeria must succeed."