The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Lagos State on Local Government and Rural Development, Durojaiye Babatunde, has praised the Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area, Motunrayo Alogba, on her initiative on skill acquisition.
Babatunde spoke during the graduation of a new set of trainees from the council’s Skill Acquisition Centre, Igbe Ogunro.
He emphasised the importance of investing in youths for the sustainable growth of the community.
Alogba said the programme was to promote economic empowerment and self-reliance of the residents.
The event, held at the council premises, was attended by community leaders and key stakeholders who commended the initiative’s impact on reducing unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship.
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Alogba emphasised the significance of the initiative as part of poverty alleviation strategies, reaffirming her administration’s commitment to economic empowerment, financial independence, and job creation for youths.
“We recognise that teaching a man how to fish is more rewarding than giving him fish. When he finishes the fish, he becomes hungry again, which could lead to devastating consequences. However, when he is taught how to fish, he can sustain himself and support others. This administration understands this, which is why we empower our people to be self-reliant,” she stated.
She said vocational training programmes covered fashion design, bead making, makeup and gele tying, catering, hairdressing, cosmetology, tiling and paving, production, entrepreneurship, barbing, and more.
To support their entrepreneurial journey, 71 participants received relevant start-up equipment, including sewing machines, makeup kits, sterilising kits, generators, hair dryers, tile cutters, Kenwood hand mixers, production chemicals, wigs, and attachments, among others.
