Wives of Nigerian Army Officers have expressed appreciation to Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Limited, SEEPCO, for the decision to empower them to enable them hold the home front.
SEEPCO took up the initiative is to strengthen their economic base and give succour to their home, while the soldiers continue to fight and protect the territorial integrity of the country, according to a statement from the corporate communications department of the company.
The programme was undertaken in partnership with a Non-Governmental Organisaiton, the Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) and the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 63 Brigade in Delta State.
About 110 women were subjected to an intense 6-day vocational and entrepreneurship enhancement training in Warri, to advance women’s economic empowerment, household resilience and Nigeria’s national priorities, in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) objective.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke on their experience expressed gratitude to SEEPCO for the initiative and pledged to make the best of what they have been taught. For example, Mrs. Aisha Mustapha said: “I am grateful for the leatherwork training. I have valuable insights to make my business better. I and many of my fellow army wives now have confidence to earn better with skills we have learnt.”
Public Relations Officer, NAOWA Delta State chapter, Mrs. Essor, who also spoke on the training noted that the “the programme is timely and practical. It strengthens household income and supports families within the military environment through skills and starter kits.”
Mr. Philip Ukemezia, VCDF’s Deputy National Programmes Manager, on his part, said: ‘‘VCDF combines structured skills training with practical support to build sustainable household economic resilience. In 2026, VCDF has trained over 200 army wives across supported communities in Akwa Ibom and Delta States.’’
The women had hands-on training in bread making, makeup and gele, leather works and adire (tie & dye). The training covered business planning, record keeping, pricing, customer relations and access to financial services and also strengthened the women’s ability to translate skills into sustainable livelihood.
