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Delta to Disburse Grants to 320 Rural Women in Creative Industries

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In a landmark move to boost rural entrepreneurship and support women in creative industries, the Delta State Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DEMSMEDA), in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady, Deaconess (Mrs.) Tobore Oborevwori, is set to host the M.O.R.E. CAP-UP Grant Disbursement Ceremony on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

The event will take place at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, with the official ceremony kicking off at 11:00 a.m. prompt, while accreditation for beneficiaries will begin at 9:00 a.m.

The M.O.R.E. CAP-UP program (an initiative under the MORE Agenda of the Oborevwori administration) is aimed at empowering women across the three senatorial districts of Delta State by providing financial support to 320 women engaged in various creative sectors.

These women were carefully selected from rural communities to ensure equitable participation and impact at the grassroots level.

Her Excellency, Deaconess (Mrs.) Tobore Oborevwori, Wife of the Executive Governor of Delta State, will personally oversee the grant disbursement during the ceremony, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to gender inclusion and rural development.

Dr. Godwin Adolor, Executive Secretary/CEO of DEMSMEDA, in a statement, emphasized the importance of supporting rural women in creative industries, noting that the initiative aligns with the state government’s drive to promote inclusive economic growth through innovation and enterprise.

“All are cordially invited to attend this event as we celebrate and support women who are shaping the creative economy in our rural communities,” the statement concluded.

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