NIBATT 22 Gives Bomi Women 22 Restaurants

The Nigerian Continent, NIBATT 22, serving with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), recently turned over 22 newly constructed restaurants to 15 Liberian women.

The women had been trained in food catering by the contingent in Tubmanburg City, Bomi County.

NIBATT 22, with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and working with the Ministry of Gender and Development, did the training, which lasted for six months.
The aim, according to organizers, was to empower the women to be financially potent without necessarily relying on their husbands for livelihood.

The 15 beneficiaries were trained in cooking, kitchen management, hygiene, food hygiene, practical cooking in African and other continental dishes, nutrition and healthy eating, meal planning, and many others.

At the end of the training exercises UNDP, provided building materials for the construction of the restaurants.

Speaking at the turning over ceremony, the Commander of Nigerian soldiers, Brig Gen E B Awala, said the operation of the restaurant will assist Bomi’s capital have suitable sites for befitting and varieties of continental and national delicacies for the people of the county and tourists visiting the Blue Lake resort center, in the county.

He commended UNDP for its development initiatives and for supplying materials and equipment used for the construction and furnishing of the buildings.

The Nigerian soldier urged the women to make use of the skills and the buildings for the betterment of themselves and their families.

“I also challenge you to train others with the view of increasing the number of those who want to learn the trade of catering and restaurant management.” Brig. General Awala stated.

For her part, UNDP Representative Madam Maria Kiteng said that the project was a wonderful example of collaboration between UNDP and others partners including Ministry of Gender and Development and the Government of Sweden.