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Over 500 women have been trained by the Lady Mechanics Initiative

Africa in Progress - Radio - Lady mechanics drive change in Nigeria

On air: 28 November 2011 12:15 - 5 December 2011 12:15 (Photo: RNW Africa/Ekwtosi Collyer)

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This week, Africa In Progress is brought to you from garages across Nigeria where women are driving change. The Lady Mechanics Initiative is a story of hope in a country afflicted by social and gender inequality, religious tension and tribalism. Over 500 Christian and Muslim women have completed the three-year mechanics training course devised by the Initiative's founder, Sandra Aguebuor Ekperuor.

Guests: Sandra Aguebuor Ekperuor, Demola Omotosho, Faith, Busari, Miryam Mohammed, Elizabeth Mordi

Producer: Ekwtosi Collyer
Length: 29'57"

 

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