03/09/2026
BONNY LG COMMENDS RA LADIES ASSOCIATION FOR IBANI-SE CRAFTS CENTRE
Bonny Local Government Area has commended the RA Ladies Association for establishing the Ibani-Se Traditional Attires & Crafts Development Centre in Finima Town, Bonny Island.
The Centre, a community support project of the RA Ladies Association, is designed to preserve and promote indigenous Ibani crafts, including traditional attires, wrapper-making, bead-making, cane crafts and other traditional skills, while equipping women and youths with skills for economic empowerment.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Leader of the RA Ladies Association, Dr. Mrs. Ijeoma Omeoga, said the initiative was driven by the need to preserve Ibani heritage and transfer valuable traditional knowledge to younger generations.
The Vice Chairman, Hon. Ibinyefagha Renner Alabere, speaking on behalf of the Chairman of Bonny LGA, encouraged the women and youths participating in the training programme to take the opportunity seriously, develop their creativity and view the acquired skills not only as cultural practices but also as viable avenues for sustainable businesses and livelihoods.
She also urged participants to embrace modern branding, digital marketing and online platforms to take their products beyond Finima and Bonny to wider markets.
The initiative marks another significant step towards preserving Bonny’s rich cultural heritage while creating practical pathways for skills development, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
Signed:
Office of Media and Communications
Bonny Local Government Council
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026.