This intervention will go a long way in complementing the efforts of the state towards women empowerment and economic emancipation. - Asabe Bashir

The centre will serve as a hub that provides opportunity for female politicians to access information and knowledge products, electronic equipment, internet facilities, counselling and contacts that would enhance female productivity for effective participation in politics.

The “Women Economic Empowerment Training Programme for Female IDPs” is part of the efforts by Maryam Babangida women centre to boost the capacity of women across the country, adding that about sixty women have benefitted from the exercise.

It is no news that Women’s representation in Nigerian politics has been on a downward slide since 2011, and extremely low in Borno State.