Delta entrepreneur encourages women to learn vocational skills
Sophia Otemabor Lawrence, founder of Sophie’s Treat Trove, has called on young women in the Niger Delta to focus on acquiring vocational skills and entrepreneurship. Speaking at an interactive session in Ughelli, she emphasized the importance of financial independence for women. Lawrence shared her personal story, urging women to avoid dependency and strive for self-reliance. She highlighted that education and practical skills are essential for building a stable and successful future.
What we know
- Sophia Otemabor Lawrence addressed young women and girls from various communities in Ughelli, Delta State.
- She criticized the trend of young women relying solely on men for survival and stressed the need for economic empowerment.
- Lawrence encouraged women to pursue legitimate means of livelihood and warned against shortcuts like prostitution.
- She recommended vocational skills such as hairdressing, fashion designing, baking, makeup artistry, and event decoration.
- Lawrence advised women to stay focused on self-development, avoid social vices, and embrace hard work and entrepreneurship.
