About 1,000 graduates from Lagos West have been trained and empowered with necessary work tools in five specialised areas of information, communication, and technology by the lawmaker representing the district, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.
During the graduation/presentation of certificates yesterday, Adeola said the exercise was to develop human capacity and employment generation for youths in the senatorial district.
He explained that over 5,000 graduates applied for the training, of which 1,000 was selected across the 10 councils of district.
“In association with Engineering Material Development Institute (EMDI), I have facilitated the training of the successful graduates for seven weeks in five different courses – Microsoft Azure Administrator, Microsoft Power BI, Basic and Advance Excel, Graphic Design, and Digital Marketing.
“At the end of their courses, trainees are given Training Certificates and International Professional Certification for candidates who passed their mock examination, as well as new laptops. The certification are internationally recognised and with potentials for international employment as well as usefulness in generating self- employment.
“As part of my representative functions to my constituents over the years, I have made it of paramount importance youth in my constituency are given requisite skills to establish them in gainful self-employment. I have facilitated many training for skill acquisition, entrepreneurship development and ICT, as well as empowerment with equipment, with thousands of beneficiaries that are now gainfully employed…”