Group trains 200 beneficiaries on vocations, entrepreneurship devt in Kwara

No fewer than 200 people in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, have received free vocational and entrepreneurship development training organised by Dominion Youth Liberation Association.

Participants at the training held at the old Hall of Government
Secondary School, Omu-Aran, comprise under-graduates, unemployed youths and house wives.

The beneficiaries were drawn from the 11 wards of the council.

ROYAL NEWS reports that the participants
received basic tips and rudiment on making hair cream, face powder, laundry soap, Chinese balm, pomade among others.

They were also given counselling on safe environment, certificates and
chemicals free of charge to assist for the smooth take-off of their
businesses.

The vocational training, according to the association’s President, Mr
Alex Abegunde, was part of a week-long activities marking the 2017
World Earth Day celebration.

NAN reports that the Earth Day 2017 which climaxed on April 22 has on
Environmental and Climate Literacy, Education is the Foundation for
Progress its theme..

Abegunde said the program was aimed at promoting entrepreneurship
development among the youths for them to be self reliance.

He maintained that the level of unemployment in the country had
assumed an alarming proportion, saying government alone cannot provide
for the need of the citizens.

“This free vocational training is part of our corporate social
responsibility as an association toward making our youth’s to be self
reliant as we mark this year World Earth Day.

“It has become very difficult for government at all tiers to provide
employment for our numerous graduates and other categories of
unemployed citizens.

“Acquiring vocational and entrepreneurship training therefore remains
a veritable alternative for the youths to be self productive and
reliance,” he said.

Chief Bisi Adeyemi, President, Omu-Aran Development Association (ODA)
in his remark, praised the association for its foresight, urging other
individuals and bodies to emulate the gesture.

Comrade Kazeem Adekanye, the Council Chairman, reiterated the
council’s readiness to continue to partner with relevant stakeholders
in bringing the desired development to the grassroot.

A beneficiary, Mr Adewumi Toyin, thanked the organiser for their
commitment and dedication in the area of youth empowerment.

He described the training as “very timely and a right step in the
right direction.