Apatira Flags off Youth Empowerment Program
Vincent John
To his bid to promote self-dependence and alleviate poverty among the populace, the Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA, Hon (Dr) Ahmed Apatira has flagged off skill acquisition training and exhibition program for the army of unemployed youth in the district.
The program, according to the council chairman, is tailored specifically to equip participants with skills in paint production, cosmetology, ankara crafts/accessories, catering, event planning, pedicure/manicure, perfume making, insecticides and more.
He stated that it is aimed at creating jobs for the unemployed and boost individual economy.
Hon Apatira commended the effort of the department of Agriculture and Social Development of the council for their support in bring the program to reality.
While declaring the training program open officially, he said, “I wish to declare this training program open for the benefit of our teeming youths.
The program is designed solely to uplift youth in the State especially in the council area.
“However, it is my pleasure to welcome our teeming youths and participants to this laudable program.
This empowerment program is an event held annually by our administration. And it is aimed at reducing the rate of unemployment and alleviate poverty in our communities.
It is therefore gratifying to note that we have engaged seasoned instructors who are ready to impact beneficial knowledge on the participants.
I want to implore all the participants to make use of this rare opportunity availed to them by this administration at a time when unemployment is at an alarming rate in our society.”
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