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  • Enactus holds workshop

    As part of efforts to make entrepreneurship attractive to undergraduates, Enactus Nigeria, a non-for-profit organisation in conjunction with Verve Nigeria, had held a workshop at the University of Ilorin.

    The workshop, which took place at the institution’s auditorium,  was attended by students of the university and those of Kwara State University (KWASU).

    Mike Ajayi, Programme Manager, spoke to the students on the objective of the group in breeding tomorrow’s leaders through entrepreneurship.

    He noted that the only way to alleviate the rate of unemployment in the country was through the introduction of entrepreneurship courses into the university curriculum.

    Verve Nigeria presented their new product, my cashless campus.

    The firm said the initiative was motivated by the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

    Present at the workshop were the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof O.A. Omotesho; Sub Dean, Dr A. Yusuf; Director of Centre for Research Development and in-House Training (Credit) Prof A.T. Oladiji and other principal officers of the university.

  • Enactus hits community with empowerment seminar

    Members of the Entrepreneurship Action in Us (ENACTUS) Club at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, have organised free empowerment seminar for residents of Emure community.

    The seminar was held at Community Grammar School, Emure Ile, Ondo State.

    No fewer than 40 members of the community were trained on how to produce detergents and allied products, including strategies to market the products.

    Residents were taught how to make liquid dish wash, disinfectant and toilet wash.

    Speaking to CAMPUSLIFE, Joseph Adebowale, the group leader, said:  “We discover a passion that if unleashed can inspire others to fulfil their dreams. We discover innovations that will make people live a healthier life, which can also be a source of income if properly harnessed. We discovered a problem at Emure-Ile community and decided to provide solutions. We targeted the people of this community that live below one dollar per day and we decided that the best way to empower their men and women is to train them on what will help the community and boost their income,” he stated.

    Its Faculty Advisor at the institution, Mr Akintan Akinyemi, said: “Considering the relevant economic, social and environmental factors, the seminar is bound to improve the quality and standard of living of the participants. We empower people in need by applying business and economic concepts and and entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living.”