The Lagos State Government has commended eTranzact International Plc for second Food Connect Initiative, which provided food relief packs to 500 underprivileged women in the state.
A statement on Sunday by eTranzact’s Managing Director, Mr Niyi Toluwalope, said that the second edition of the event was held in Lagos.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Bolaji Dada, at the event praised eTranzact’s commitment to empowering women.
Dada, who was represented by Mrs Funke Shyllon, Director, Women Affairs, urged collective efforts to address systemic poverty and promote sustainable programs for financial independence.
According to her, the initiative represents a beacon of compassion and solidarity, aimed at uplifting those who need it most in our society-our underprivileged women.
She said that the current economic challenges had brought hardship and many families struggling to put food on the table.
“It is our duty as a community to come together and provide support to the most vulnerable among us.
“This initiative, which seeks to provide food relief packs to 500 underprivileged women in Lagos State, embodies the spirit of togetherness,” she said.
Dada said that the initiative showcased the power of collaboration among government, private organisations, and individuals in fostering a more equitable society.
She commended eTranzact for its unwavering dedication and commitment to providing the platform to champion the needs of women.
“Strong women are the backbone of our families and communities. They nurture, they inspire, and they lead in countless ways.
“However, when they struggle to meet basic needs, it affects not just them, but their entire families and the broader community,” she said
Managing Director, eTranzact International Plc, Mr Niyi Toluwalope, said that the initiative aimed to combat the economic challenges exacerbated by recent global events, emphasising community solidarity and support.
Toluwalope said that the company was making impact by providing food relief to 500 vulnerable women in its host community, doubling its previous outreach.
He said that the initiative aligned with the company’s commitment to empowerment through education, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
“Today, we’re providing food relief to over 500 underprivileged women in our host community, demonstrating our commitment to empowering those who need it most.
“eTranzact Food Connect is a natural extension of our empowerment pillar, recognising the vital role women play in family and community development.
“I’m proud to announce that we’ve positively impacted many women through this initiative. Today, we’re doubling that impact!,” he said.
Also speaking on the sideline of the event, Managing Director, Lagos State Signage And Advertising Agency (LASAA), Mr Fatiu Akiolu, said the agency had carried out similar initiatives.
Akiolu said that LASAA had earlier distributed school bags to students across seven local government areas, aiming to support education and foster community ties.
Speaking on the etranzact initiative, he said, “if businesses come together to give back to the community, it will make things easy.
“The government alone cannot do everything. So having companies like this to support the communities this will be helpful,” he said.
