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“Investing in women will bring more growth,” says NEXIM Bank.
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank has called for more investment in women, which it believes will go a long way in bringing more growth and development to the country.
The Managing Director/CEO of NEXIM Bank, Abba Bello, made the call in Abuja on Friday, on the occasion of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) themed “Inspire Inclusion,” saying that the Nigerian Export-Import Bank will spare no effort toward improving the welfare of women, as well as protecting their rights and advancing their causes.
He expressed that any society that wants to grow has to include women in all economic and entrepreneurial drives.
According to him, on this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the extraordinary women who are the driving force behind NEXIM Bank.
“I believe in the power of women to break barriers and empower other women to lead in their communities.
“I want to call on all women in Nigeria to keep fighting for inclusion until their needs are met.
“The Managing Director then acknowledged the challenges faced by women, especially in the context of inclusion and justice, urging them not to lose focus but to always fight for their rights.
Mr. Bello recognized the role of women in nation-building, emphasizing that Nigerian women are elemental to the nation’s development, growth, and greatness.
He, however, said that NEXIM Bank will redouble its efforts toward creating programs and initiatives that uplift and support women more.
Also speaking, the Executive Director of Business Development of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Hon. Stella Okotete, reiterated that women should not lose focus but should go for what they want in life.
She called on men that, rather than treating the women working under them as tea girls, they should engage with them more to help them achieve their goals in life.
In her presentation, one of the special guests of honor, Coach Naomi Osemudia, urged women to invest in capacity building, empowerment, and engagement, among other things.
According to her, you can’t sit in the comfort of your zone and expect inclusion.
Also, Senior Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on citizenship and leadership, Sola Abiola, sought the coming together and collaboration of women to have a better life for themselves and the country at large.
Politics
Ochei to Ndokwa: “Your Gas Must Light Your Homes and Create Jobs — Not Just Enrich Outsiders”
Elumelu Felix
Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, the NDC Delta North Senatorial Candidate, led a delegation of party candidates on consultation visits to traditional rulers and institutions in Utagba-Ogbe and Emu Kingdoms on Friday, 23 October 2026.
The delegation first met with the Obi Ndu Eze Council of Chiefs in Utagba-Ogbe, where Ochei outlined his vision for the development of Ndokwa Nation.
He expressed concern that communities endowed with substantial natural gas deposits continue to face inadequate electricity supply. Drawing on his background as a power engineer, he explained how the Okpai Power Plant could be leveraged as part of efforts to improve power supply across Delta North.
Ochei also called on the people to hold prospective representatives accountable by examining their previous performance and stated plans. He referenced his record as a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, during which he facilitated constituency projects and oversaw the renovation of the Assembly complex.
Other members of the delegation included Dr. Ugochukwu Nwokolo (Overdo), Engr. Edwin Nzei (NDC candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency), the party’s candidate for Ndokwa West State Constituency, and NDC Delta North chairman Hon. Aaron Udoka Ebenuwa.
The team later proceeded in a procession to the palace of HRM Isaac Obi, the Oduosa I of Utagba-Ogbe. The visit drew public attention, with residents gathering along streets, shops, and market areas in Kwale.
At the palace, Ochei paid respects to the monarch and recalled the passage of the Anti-Kidnapping law during his tenure as Speaker as evidence of his capacity to deliver results. The traditional ruler, accompanied by his council, received the candidates, offered prayers for their aspirations, and urged them to remain committed to the development of Ndokwa Nation.
The consultation continued at Emu Kingdom, where the delegation was warmly received. Ochei assured residents of his commitment to promoting development through effective legislative representation. He stressed that reliable electricity must be prioritised, noting that improved power supply could stimulate businesses, attract investment, create jobs, and unlock local economic potential.
HRM Johnson Ekpechi, the Obueweh of Emu Kingdom, expressed support for the candidates’ development agenda, which he said aligns with broader calls for Nigeria to shift from a consumption-driven economy toward one focused on production and value creation.
The visits to Utagba-Ogbe and Emu Kingdoms highlighted electricity, infrastructure, economic transformation, and purposeful representation as priorities for Ndokwa Nation.
Ochei maintained that the region’s natural resources should translate into tangible benefits for its people through policies that support industrialisation, empower young people, and raise living standards.
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