This led to a well packaged seminar to mark the
International Women’s Day in 2020, build-up to the global medical crisis of
COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and virtual session for 2021 as a mark of determined
effort towards women advancement.
In addition to its clear-cut policy of ensuring a
women-centred policies and programmes geared towards placing at vantage
position in the promotion of MSME’s in the country.
The company in a statement said Since women control the bulk
of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) world over, granting special
concession and opportunity to women in Nigeria is not out of place.
Therefore, aside encouraging gender equality, women
participation, the need to ensure more participation beyond the 50 per cent
template of DBN will be a corollary to socio-economic and political development
of Nigeria.
Practically, women engaged in MSMEs activities with an
appreciable percentage of over 80 per cent, it is therefore timely for DBN – as
the hub of activities that could jerk economic growth and sustainability – to
embrace the ideals of women advancement is the prerequisite towards stability
in all areas of our national life.
In spite of its virtual approach, this year’s event was so
colourful, educative and innovative as successful women were engaged as
panelists and speakers who had distinct performances and strategic approach to
women emancipation in Nigeria.
According to the organisers, celebrating women no doubt is
impactful and strategic as women remain the reliable builders of MSMEs world
over, with Nigeria not an exception.
“Women participation in SMEs reduced financial constraints
as they remained the rallying point as the real architects of the society.
“Development Bank of Nigeria relied on the educational,
social and economic indices that are capable of producing more impactful GDP,
leading to financial literacy, inclusion and stability.
DBN pointed out that Since reliable statistics has showed
over 1,500 to 7,000 women participated in household income. Therefore, it is
obvious with DBN intervention and encouragement through MSMEs, more positive
strides will guarantee a highly stable economy.
DBN initiatives are quite commendable and its sustenance
will transform the commercial, cultural, economic and social fabrics of women in
Nigeria.