Adetutu Sobowale
The EGO Foundation, in partnership with Access Bank, has trained 331 women within Lagos and Ogun States in the second edition of the Women Traditional Textile Design.
The women were trained in traditional textile techniques like Tie & Dye and Batik, across Abeokuta, Sango Ota, Surulere, Ikorodu, and Ikotun.
The WTTD programme was said to be part of the EGO Foundation’s broader mission to empower women economically and bridge financial inequality across Nigeria and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Director of EGO Foundation, Mr Toluwase Olaniyan on Thursday.
“We are thrilled with the success of WTTD 2.0 and proud of the 331 women who completed the program. Our goal is to empower women with skills that not only help them become self-reliant but also preserve and promote our rich cultural heritage through traditional textile designs,” said Olaniyan.
He said this year’s empowerment programme was made possible “Through a strategic partnership with Access Bank, whose support shows their commitment to driving social and economic development, especially among women. The collaboration of Access Bank and Woden HCD with the EGO Foundation has been instrumental in providing the resources and support necessary to deliver impactful training and sustainable growth for the women involved.
Speaking on the mission of the foundation, the CEO said, “The WTTD initiative also aims to revitalise traditional textile arts by training women in techniques that are both culturally significant and market-relevant. By fostering these skills, the program helps participants build sustainable businesses and improve their financial standing, creating a ripple effect of economic growth and stability within their communities.”
He further emphasised that “EGO Foundation, in collaboration with Access Bank and Worden HCD, remains committed to its mission of empowering women across Nigeria and looks forward to expanding the reach of future editions of the WTTD initiative.”
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