As the nation’s economy bites harder, causing more youths to take to crime and social vices as means of survival, young girls have been urged to shun prostitution and embrace education, vocational skills, and entrepreneurship as sustainable paths to financial independence and personal growth.
“Focus on self-development and embrace entrepreneurship. Knowledge, skills and hard work are the keys to brighter and more secure future, says Sophia Lawrence, a renowned event planner, entrepreneur and founder of Sophie’s Treat Trove.
Speaking during an interactive session with young girls in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Lawrence expressed concern over the increasing number of young women who depend solely on men for survival.
According to her, women have important roles to play in society and should strive to become self-reliant and economically empowered, noting that financially independent women are better positioned to support their families and contribute meaningfully to building
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