Orode Uduaghan and associates founded Rubies Vocational school in 2013 to bridge the gap for women in the non-oil economy sector and create stability through access to finance and market security.
Women’s financial inclusion is an area of concern and currently stands at an 8.4% gender gap. Rubies trained 320 women in two years on skills like hair making, catering, industrial production, etc. Rubies evolved into a financial management program in partnership with SME 100 Africa, Access Bank Keystone Bank, and Smart Money Africa and have empowered 1,100 women here in Delta state. Through research, information, and sustainable partnerships we can give women avenues to Learn, Earn and Grow.
With the help of the Wevvo community and LAPO Microfinance Bank, we have continued on this path to ensure women have financial freedom.
Weyinmi Eribo (Founder of Wevvo) a daughter of the soil, created this product aimed at supporting single mothers across Nigeria. Wevvo Loan and Wevvo savings offer easy access to loans for their businesses and savings that grant access to benefits for their children like scholarships and a one-year health insurance plan.
Yesterday, this product was launched in her home town Koko to create awareness about these products and the opportunities available to single mothers.
Orode Uduaghan is committed to ensuring that indigenes of our community come together for the good and development of our people.
Orode Uduaghan also believes that Private partnerships and collaborations are essential for sustainability and growth.