By Judith Oraeki-Anigbogu
The Ifediche Foundation for Women and Youth Empowerment (IFF-WYE), in collaboration with the Eziowelle Improvement Union (EIU), has on July 12 graduated 83 women and youths under its maiden Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programme aimed at promoting self-reliance and reducing unemployment.
The beneficiaries, sponsored by the Foundation’s founder, Mrs. Ify Omeludike, completed intensive training in various vocational skills and received starter packs to enable them establish sustainable businesses. The empowerment items included solar panels for renewable energy installation, industrial sewing machines, beauty kits, professional toolboxes, woodworking equipment and aluminium fabrication machines.
Representing the Commissioner for Youth Development, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Development and Sports, Mr. Emeka Omatah, described the initiative as a strategic intervention that complements the Anambra State Government’s drive to equip youths with productive skills and create employment opportunities.
Speaking through her mother, Lady Grace Amobi, Mrs. Omeludike said the programme was designed to reduce poverty, promote entrepreneurship and improve the economic well-being of women and youths in Eziowelle.
The President-General of the Eziowelle Improvement Union, Dr. Julian Obiora, commended the benefactress for her commitment to community development, while the chairman of the occasion, Chief Ugochukwu Ezeude, appreciated her generosity and prayed for greater accomplishments.
The Foundation’s Secretary, Mrs. Esther Ifeorah, said the empowerment programme reflects the organisation’s vision of building a self-reliant society through vocational training. Chief Laz Okafor and Chief Emeka Okoyeozor also described the initiative as a catalyst for youth empowerment and community development.
The event featured the presentation of certificates and empowerment tools to beneficiaries and attracted government officials, community leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders and residents, who applauded the Foundation for investing in the future of Eziowelle youths and women.MOI
”Judith is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State*
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