By Ngozi Okoli
Beneficiaries of Sen. Stella Oduah’s free skills acquisition programme have commended the former senator for providing them with opportunities to acquire practical vocational skills and become economically independent.
The beneficiaries expressed their appreciation on October 31, following the successful completion of the three-month training programme held at St. Charles Lwanga Parish, Okpoko New Haven, Ogbaru Local Government Area.
The initiative attracted participants from across Anambra North Senatorial District, offering vocational training designed to promote entrepreneurship, create employment opportunities and improve livelihoods.
The training covered various vocational fields, including tailoring, eyelash fixing, nail technology, baking and other entrepreneurial skills, equipping participants with practical knowledge to establish their own businesses.
One of the beneficiaries, Master Emmanuel Okafor, who participated in the tailoring programme, praised Oduah for the opportunity, describing the training as a valuable foundation for establishing a personal fashion business.
Another participant, Miss Charity Nwankwo, commended the initiative for making vocational education accessible, noting that the skills acquired in garment-making and other practical areas would enable beneficiaries to become productive and financially independent.
Similarly, Miss Ifunanya Eze, who participated in the beauty-related training, expressed gratitude to the former senator, saying the knowledge gained had opened new opportunities for entrepreneurship and personal development.
The programme recorded impressive participation, with more than 500 beneficiaries enrolled, while over 150 participants graduated after successfully completing different aspects of the three-month training.
The beneficiaries described the initiative as a significant investment in human capital development, applauding Senator Oduah for empowering them with practical skills and expressing hope that similar programmes would be extended to more communities across Anambra North Senatorial District.
Ngozi Okoli is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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