C. O. Eghweree

In recent years, there has been an increasing recognition of the pivotal role that women play in driving sustainable development at the grassroot level. Empowering women not only enhances their socioeconomic status but also fosters community development. However, despite numerous empowerment initiatives, women in Oredo local government area, Benin city, continue to face multifaceted challenges that hinder their full participation in development process. This study investigated women empowerment and grassroots development in Nigeria: A case study of Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The study adopted descriptive research survey design in building up this project work. The sample size was made up of 100 respondents. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that some of the ways to improve women empowerment to enhance their contribution to grassroots development include access to education, economic empowerment, political participation, legal reforms and protection and access to microfinance and credit facilities. It was concluded that there is a significant impact of women empowerment on grassroots development in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The study recommends among others that that the government design and implement targeted capacity-building programmes focusing on providing women with relevant skills, knowledge, and resources to actively participate in economic, social, and political spheres within their communities.