Amaciouse Women Empowerment Champions Young Girls’ Entrepreneurship, Skills Development —Fashion Exhibition Showcases Business Ideas, Creative Talents and Future Aspirations of Young Girls By Raymond Enoch

The Amaciouse Women Empowerment Initiative has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the economic empowerment of women and young girls through entrepreneurship, mentorship, education and practical skills development, stressing the need to equip the next generation with the tools to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to society.

The commitment was highlighted at a one-day Girl Child Empowerment and Fashion Exhibition organised under the House of Amaciouse Programme in Abuja on October 24, 2026, with the theme, “Empower Her, Transform Generations.”

The event brought together young girls, women entrepreneurs, invited guests and stakeholders to celebrate creativity, showcase business ideas and promote opportunities for leadership, personal development and economic independence.

In her opening address, President of the Amaciouse Women Empowerment Initiative, Mrs. Amina Momoh, said empowering women and girls required more than public declarations, emphasising the need to translate good intentions into practical opportunities that could transform lives, strengthen families and advance community development.

Momoh noted that behind every woman was a story and behind every girl lay enormous potential that, when properly nurtured, could shape the future of families and communities.

She observed that although many women and girls possessed the talent, ambition and determination to succeed, they often lacked the skills, resources, confidence and opportunities necessary to realise their full potential.

According to her, the experiences of women and girls confronting social and economic challenges had strengthened the organisation’s resolve to make empowerment meaningful through skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, education, mentorship and improved access to opportunities.

She said the initiative remained committed to helping women develop their capacities, explore economic opportunities and build the confidence required to assume leadership roles in their homes, businesses and communities.

The president also urged stakeholders to encourage young girls to discover their talents, acquire relevant knowledge and imagine futures beyond the limitations they might encounter in their immediate environments.

Describing the fashion exhibition as more than a display of creative works, Momoh said the platform offered women and young entrepreneurs opportunities to showcase their products, attract potential customers and establish business relationships that could support growth and sustainability.

The exhibition was one of the major highlights of the programme, providing an avenue for participants to present their creative interests, demonstrate their entrepreneurial abilities and share ideas about their future business aspirations.

The initiative’s focus on introducing entrepreneurship at an early age underscored the importance of helping young girls understand how creativity, practical skills and proper guidance could become foundations for future economic independence.

Participants were encouraged to view their talents not merely as personal interests but as potential sources of innovation, employment and income generation when developed through learning, discipline and sustained mentorship.

Momoh stressed that sustainable empowerment could not be achieved by one organisation working in isolation, calling for stronger collaboration among families, educational institutions, businesses, community leaders and other stakeholders.

She urged partners and invited guests to contribute their expertise, resources, influence and encouragement towards expanding opportunities for women and girls, noting that collective action remained essential to achieving lasting results.

The president equally encouraged women entrepreneurs participating in the exhibition to remain committed to developing their businesses, describing their efforts as valuable contributions to economic growth and community development.

Addressing the young girls, she urged them to take their dreams seriously, embrace opportunities to learn and lead, and remain determined to pursue their ambitions despite the challenges they might encounter.

She reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to creating pathways for women and girls through skills development, education, mentorship and other practical empowerment initiatives.

Also speaking at the event, Ambassador Zainab Mohammed of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) highlighted the importance of empowering young girls and providing them with platforms to discover, develop and demonstrate their abilities.

She emphasised the need to support the next generation through initiatives that promote practical learning, creativity, entrepreneurship and personal development.

Her remarks reinforced the central message of the programme: that young girls need opportunities to develop their talents and acquire the competencies required to navigate future economic and social challenges.

The participation of young girls in the exhibition further demonstrated the value of mentorship and early exposure to entrepreneurship in building confidence, encouraging independent thinking and nurturing a generation capable of creating opportunities rather than depending solely on existing ones.

Names recorded in the programme notes included Anisah Abdul and Ameerah Abdul, identified as an 11-year-old associated with a venture called SAA Stitches. Abraham Helang Mustapha was also listed as a 12-year-old participant.

Other names recorded included Amira Gali, Aisha Musa, Khadija Aliyu and Christian John.

Their inclusion reflected the programme’s emphasis on providing young participants with opportunities to explore their interests, present their ideas and gain exposure to entrepreneurship. Further confirmation of some participants’ individual business affiliations would, however, be necessary to establish a complete record of their respective ventures.

Some participants who spoke to Paradigm News said introducing children to business planning, creative production and the presentation of ideas could help them develop problem-solving abilities and understand how their skills could be translated into productive activities.

Beyond the exhibition, the programme highlighted the importance of sustained mentoring and support to help young participants develop their ideas into viable ventures as they grow.

For women entrepreneurs, such platforms can also provide opportunities to increase business visibility, establish professional connections, attract customers and explore new markets for their products.

The initiative’s emphasis on collaboration further highlighted the role of partnerships in expanding the reach of empowerment programmes and creating opportunities that extend beyond individual events.

Ambassador Zainab Mohammed finally maintained that empowering a woman could strengthen an entire family, while supporting a girl could influence the direction of her future and that of generations to come.

She urged participants and stakeholders to leave the gathering with a renewed commitment to supporting women and girls, stressing that genuine empowerment must be reflected in practical opportunities capable of improving lives.

The Girl Child Empowerment and Fashion Exhibition concluded with a call for sustained investment in mentorship, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition and collaborative action to help young girls build confidence, pursue their ambitions and contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.

For the Amaciouse Women Empowerment Initiative, the message was clear: empowering girls today is an investment in stronger families, more resilient communities and a future in which talent, creativity and determination can translate into lasting economic and social progress.