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Rivers State NAWOJ Members Benefit From Women Entrepreneurs Training on AI, Business Growth

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Members of the Rivers State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) were among beneficiaries of the Women Entrepreneurs Accelerate Africa (WEAA) Train-the-Trainer Workshop organised in partnership with Boss Babes and sponsored by Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, with support from the Rivers State Government.

The workshop, which brought together women-led organisations from across Rivers State, focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge in Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses, Alternative Finance for Business Owners, Market Intelligence, and Social Media Strategies aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.

Speaking during the training, Associate Professor Poh Yen Ng, Director of the Aberdeen Centre for Entrepreneurship Research at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, said the programme was designed to ensure that research on women entrepreneurs in Africa translates into tangible impact.

 She noted that empowering women with relevant business skills would help them build successful enterprises, create jobs, and contribute meaningfully to economic development and gender equality.

Founder of Women Entrepreneurs Accelerate Africa (WEAA), Dr. Chioma Onoshakpor, explained that the Train-the-Trainer model was intended to create a multiplier effect, with participants expected to transfer the knowledge acquired to other women within their organisations and communities.

 She emphasized that the initiative seeks to accelerate the adoption of innovation and digital tools among women entrepreneurs across Rivers State.

Resource person and Founder of ThatAfricanMom, Dr. Hafsat Akande, facilitated sessions aimed at helping participants understand emerging opportunities in the digital economy and how to leverage innovative tools for business growth, sustainability, and increased productivity.

Some NAWOJ Rivers participants, described the workshop as insightful and impactful. They said the training broadened their understanding of Artificial Intelligence, business financing options, market intelligence, and social media management. 

The participants expressed confidence that the knowledge gained would not only strengthen their entrepreneurial capacities but also enhance their professional roles as communicators and advocates for women's development.

The participants further pledged to share the knowledge acquired with other members of the association and women within their respective communities, in line with the objectives of the Train-the-Trainer initiative. 

They commended the organisers for creating a platform that promotes women's economic empowerment and equips them with practical tools for success in an increasingly digital world.
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