(C), Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah
From our news desk, Benin
To mark this year’s edition of International Women’s Day, Edo State Government has begun activities with a 3-Day mini-trade fair.
The State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in collaboration with the Office of the Edo State First Lady, holds the event at the State Secretariat Complex, Sapele Road in Benin City.
Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, represented by the Director-General of the Edo State Directorate of Education, Quality and Accountability (DEQA), Dr. Amen Ogbemudia officially declared the event open on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026.
Mrs. Anani described the mini trade fair as an innovative platform, designed to unite and empower women across the State.
Daisy Osunde, the director, media in the Ministry, made this known in a press release circulated amongst journalists in Benin.
Mrs. Anani noted that the initiative reflects the commitment of the Government to inclusiveness and women’s economic advancement, Osunde said.
According to her, the fair is structured to accommodate women from all walks of life including market women, professionals, and artisans, emphasizing that every woman, regardless of her background, has a place in the society.
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Addressing the gathering, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah described the mini trade fair as more than just a marketplace.
It is rather a vibrant showcase of the creativity, resilience, and economic strength of women in Edo State, Abdallah was quoted to have asserts.
Further, the Commissioner emphasized that empowering women goes beyond supporting individuals, noting that it strengthens families and drives community development.
The three-day event serves as a platform for women entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and expand their economic opportunities, Mrs. Abdallah was said to have explained.
“This 3-day event is our Ministry’s way of saying, we see your hard work, and we are providing the platform for you to scale up. To our exhibitors, your products represent the innovation we need to drive our economy forward.
“I encourage every visitor to shop with intention and support these businesses“, she stated.
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The Commissioner also noted that the fair promotes unity and collaboration among women, creating a sense of shared purpose and collective progress.
She added that goods and services are offered at subsidized rates, enabling residents to purchase quality products at affordable prices while directly supporting local entrepreneurs.
A major highlight of the opening ceremony was the tour of exhibition stands by the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady and the Commissioner, alongside other dignitaries.
They interacted with vendors, commended the quality and creativity of the products on display, and demonstrated their support by purchasing items from the exhibitors.
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