In a significant boost to grassroots empowerment and human capital development, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has partnered with the Kunle Awotiku Foundation to train hundreds of Ibadan North residents through a three-day vocational skills acquisition programme and health outreach.
According to the statement made available to the press through Hon Comforter Media Team, the initiative was facilitated by Amb. Dr. Kunle Awotiku, Senior Special Adviser to Hon Comforter in partnership with Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, with the support and contributions of members of the Hon. Comforter Apex Team, under the platform of the Kunle Awotiku Solidarity Group.
The statement revealed that the three-day programme provided practical training for men, women and youths across 12 vocational and professional skill areas, including Makeup, Nails and Lashes, Catering, Public Speaking, Auto Gele, Leather Works, Fashion Designing, Beddings and Baby Crafts, Beauty Accessories, Graphics Design, Social Media Management and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The training was designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and marketable skills that could create opportunities for self-employment, income generation and economic independence.
Participants expressed appreciation for the initiative, commending the organisers and facilitators for their commitment to knowledge sharing and the practical delivery of the various training sessions.
Health and wellness outreach complements vocational training
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELBeyond vocational empowerment, the programme featured a health and wellness outreach coordinated by Amb. Dr. Awotiku, who is also a wellness coach.
Hundreds of participants benefited from health-related services, including detoxification sessions, blood pressure checks and full-body health analysis. Health supplements and other gift items, including branded caps bearing the identity of Hon. Comforter, were also distributed.
Speaking on the importance of the health component, Amb. Dr. Awotiku stressed that good health remains fundamental to productivity, effective community participation and overall well-being.
Apex team members contribute to knowledge sharing
The programme also featured contributions from members of the Hon. Olufunke Comforter Apex Team, who shared their expertise and supported the successful delivery of the training.
Among the facilitators were Hon. Samuel Toba-Olumide, popularly known as Bishopwee, and Hon. Paul Adebanjo, popularly known as Eagle, who handled sessions on Social Media Management, digital visibility and the effective use of the internet for personal development, business growth and participation in the political space.
Their sessions exposed participants to practical strategies for building a strong online presence, communicating effectively and leveraging digital platforms to access opportunities.
Other Apex Team members whose contributions and support were acknowledged included Hon. Akinsawe Musa, popularly known as BOYO; Hon. Akinbola Modinat; Hon. Yetunde Adeoye; and Hon. Adeojo Amidu Ademola, popularly known as Tarek.
Comforter urges beneficiaries to maximise opportunities
Addressing participants on behalf of Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, Amb. Dr. Awotiku encouraged beneficiaries to put the knowledge and skills acquired into productive use and remain committed to the development of their communities.
He also highlighted various constituency interventions and legislative activities undertaken by Hon. Comforter, urging residents to remain informed and actively participate in the democratic process.
He further encouraged them to support her aspiration to return to the Oyo State House of Assembly as the representative of Ibadan North State Constituency I.
Participants receive certificates
The three-day programme climaxed with the presentation of certificates to participants who successfully completed their respective training sessions.
The certificates were presented by the Chairman of the Foundation, Amb. Dr. Kunle Awotiku, alongside Hon. Taorek Olaojo, a member of the Hon. Comforter Apex Team.
In his remarks, Hon. Olaojo congratulated the beneficiaries and encouraged them to translate the knowledge acquired into practical opportunities. He also urged them to share information about Hon. Comforter’s constituency projects and initiatives with other residents.
More empowerment Initiatives Ahead
In his closing remarks, Amb. Dr. Awotiku assured residents of Ibadan North that more empowerment opportunities, community-focused programmes and other beneficial initiatives would be introduced through the collaborative efforts of Hon. Comforter and the Kunle Awotiku Solidarity Group.
The successful programme underscores the importance of sustained investment in human capital, grassroots participation and strategic partnerships in addressing unemployment, promoting self-reliance and improving community well-being.
E-signed
Hon. Comforter Media Team
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