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Mothers Day Celebration
May 9, 2026
*Tamale OLA Cathedral Women Trained In Soap Making*
On 9th May, 2026, women from various societies in Our Lady of Annunciation (OLA) Cathedral, Tamale, participated in a skills training programme organised by the OLA Cathedral Council of Catholic Women (CCW) at the premises of the Cathedral on the production of powdered soap, bar soap, liquid soap, and shower gel.
The training was aimed at equipping participants with vocational skills to improve their livelihoods, and also create additional sources of income.
It brought together members of Ladies of Marshall, Christian Mothers' Association, Catholic Women Association, Ladies' Auxiliary of Knights of St John International, St. Theresa of The Child Jesus Society, among others.
Participants were taken through hands-on practical sessions to empower them in entrepreneurial skills in the production of the assorted soap for home use, and for commercial purposes.
The facilitator was Mrs. Fabiana Abiba Asoma, Spiritual Director of the CCW who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Abisco Farm Enterprise, a beauty products and detergents business organisation.
She explained that the programme was designed to empower women with practical skills they can use to independently produce different types of soap.
She noted that relying solely on ones salary is not enough to meet household needs. She, therefore, encouraged the women to embrace vocational training such as soap making, as a way of generating additional income to improve their financial stability.
Mrs. Asoma stressed the importance of correct measurement of mixtures and packaging, explaining that the appearance of the product plays a vital role in its marketing.
Some participants shared their experiences about the training.
Mrs. Valeria Kuupuolo from the Ladies of Marshall described it as, "Very insightful and practical". She noted that it has changed her perception that soap making is difficult. She said it was made clear that with the right proportion of mixtures and guidance, anyone can produce quality soap.
She added that she attended the training with her children so they could also learn the skills, describing it as ,"An important step toward building future entrepreneurship in the family".
In this regard, she pledged that she would share the knowledge acquired with her members to empower more women in the Church.
Mrs. Ernestina Yirkyio, President of the St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society, also shared similar sentiments regarding soap making. She added, "It is easy when the correct measurements are used". She also mentioned that she brought her children along to learn the skills, noting that soap making is economical, and could serve as an additional source of income for families and individuals.
Both speakers called for more of such programmes to help women become financially independent, and also make it possible for them to be able to support their households.
On 9th May, 2026, women from various societies in Our Lady of Annunciation (OLA) Cathedral, Tamale, participated in a skills training programme organised by the OLA Cathedral Council of Catholic Women (CCW) at the premises of the Cathedral on the production of powdered soap, bar soap, liquid soap, and shower gel.
The training was aimed at equipping participants with vocational skills to improve their livelihoods, and also create additional sources of income.
It brought together members of Ladies of Marshall, Christian Mothers' Association, Catholic Women Association, Ladies' Auxiliary of Knights of St John International, St. Theresa of The Child Jesus Society, among others.
Participants were taken through hands-on practical sessions to empower them in entrepreneurial skills in the production of the assorted soap for home use, and for commercial purposes.
The facilitator was Mrs. Fabiana Abiba Asoma, Spiritual Director of the CCW who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Abisco Farm Enterprise, a beauty products and detergents business organisation.
She explained that the programme was designed to empower women with practical skills they can use to independently produce different types of soap.
She noted that relying solely on ones salary is not enough to meet household needs. She, therefore, encouraged the women to embrace vocational training such as soap making, as a way of generating additional income to improve their financial stability.
Mrs. Asoma stressed the importance of correct measurement of mixtures and packaging, explaining that the appearance of the product plays a vital role in its marketing.
Some participants shared their experiences about the training.
Mrs. Valeria Kuupuolo from the Ladies of Marshall described it as, "Very insightful and practical". She noted that it has changed her perception that soap making is difficult. She said it was made clear that with the right proportion of mixtures and guidance, anyone can produce quality soap.
She added that she attended the training with her children so they could also learn the skills, describing it as ,"An important step toward building future entrepreneurship in the family".
In this regard, she pledged that she would share the knowledge acquired with her members to empower more women in the Church.
Mrs. Ernestina Yirkyio, President of the St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society, also shared similar sentiments regarding soap making. She added, "It is easy when the correct measurements are used". She also mentioned that she brought her children along to learn the skills, noting that soap making is economical, and could serve as an additional source of income for families and individuals.
Both speakers called for more of such programmes to help women become financially independent, and also make it possible for them to be able to support their households.
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