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An advocacy group, Green Growth Africa, has empowered 50 Nigerian youths with vocational skills and essential start up tools in Ondo state.
South-West Coordinator of the group, Sunday Akinrele, said the initiative was aimed at promoting self-reliance and long-term sustainability of the beneficiaries, reducing their dependency on government aid and external support.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Project Planning Committee Chairman, Temple Bright, who doubles as the Chairman, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) RLC Nigeria.
According to the statement made available to our correspondent on Sunday, the youths skill acquisition held at Ago-Ireti Camp, and was funded by One Million Leaders Africa, designed to support the children of elderly individuals living with disabilities, equipping them with vocational skills and essential start-up tools.
The training which lasted five weeks began on Monday September 2, 2024 and ended on Thursday, October 17, 2024, training the youths in barbing, hairdressing, soap and Vaseline making and welding.
The beneficiaries were also given free basic Start-up equipment to establish their own businesses
The statement reads in part: “The project, which began on 2nd September until 17th October, 2024 has since directly empowered 50 youths and indirectly benefited over 200 residents of the camp, ultimately contributing to improved livelihoods and social well-being within the community.”
