OGUN DISTRIBUTES SEWING MACHINES, OVENS, OTHERS
TO TRAINEES
In a bid to make women and youths financially independent, Ogun State government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has distributed sewing machines, locally made ovens, pedicure boxes, stoning machines, industrial burners, among others, to over 300 trainees in different vocational skills, as over 20,000 youths, as well as men and women have benefitted so far.
Commissioner in the Ministry, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, while speaking during the graduation ceremony and distribution of the items at the Women Development Centre, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, said the skills acquired were tools for personal advancement critical for growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Hon. Adeleye stated that the trainees were trained in competitive skills that thrive in the job market, which include, Fashion Designing, Catering, Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty care, noting that the importance of vocational training could not be overemphasised, serving as an alternative means of livelihood for the majority of people at present.
The Commissioner noted that Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration had given unwavering support and empowered women economically through ‘Oko’wo Dapo’ and other investments in the state Women Development Vocational centre, urging the graduands to continually seek knowledge and improve their skills on the latest trends and innovations in different fields, which would make them relevant.
‘’I want you to make adequate use of the knowledge and skill acquired. It is important to embrace entrepreneurship with confidence and creativity in developing solutions that can turn needs into opportunities’’, she said.
In her goodwill message, Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs.) Ayotunde Lawal, pointed out that government was determined to improve the livelihood of youth and women through acquisition of vocational skills, imploring the graduands to make judicious use of the opportunities which would enhance career prospects, foster entrepreneurship and improve productivity, to reduce dependency on white-collar jobs.
In her opening remarks, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Adejumoke Adewole said the programme was designed to equip trainees with practical skills that were not only marketable but essential for the growth of our local economy, stating that provision of quality vocational training for unemployed youths would make them to be self-reliant, confident and capable of contributing positively to society.
Speaking, some of the graduants, Barakat Adeniyi, Racheal Ajayi, Olorunda Sesan and Olabide Taiwo, who were trained in Hairdressing, Fashion Designing, Catering, Cosmetology and Beauty care respectively, expressed joy for achieving their dreams, appreciating government for providing avenue that would make them to be independent and contribute their quota to the development of the state.
Folake Ogunboyejo &Tayo Olusanya
Pres Officers, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
COMMISSIONER ADMONISHES EDUCATION UNIONS, ASSOCIATIONS ON GOOD CONDUCT, OTHERS
Associations and Unions in the Education sector of Ogun State have been admonished to ensure adequate welfare of members, and be a role model to them.
Commissioner, for Education Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu gave the admonition during a get-together party organised by the Ministry to celebrate his 62nd birthday in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, saying it was important to take good care of their subordinates and avoid distractions that could make them lose focus.
Prof. Arigbabu, appreciated the management and staff of the Ministry, as well as representatives of All Nigerian Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), for organising the programme in his honour.
Speaking during the event, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Abosede Oloko described Prof. Arigbabu as an epitome of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, whose contributions had brought about great transformation to the education sector of the state, especially in the area of technology.
In his speech, the Minority Leader, Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye said the Commissioner is a man of integrity whose unique experience and influence had revolutionised Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Tai Solarin University of Education during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
In their remarks, Permanent Secretary, Public Service Reforms, Mr. Jola Oyeneye, State President of ANCOPSS, Comrade Adeniyi Adekoya and Executive Secretary of Ogun Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Mikhail Lawal eulogised Prof. Arigbabu for his ingenuity, expertise, professionalism, scientific and technological approach to the education sector in the state.
Ayoola Obadimu,
Press Officer, MOES&T
WHY WE’RE REMOVING SHANTIES TO ENSURE SAFER SCHOOL -OGSG
Ogun State government says the removal of shanties and makeshift structures around school environment in the state, is part of the present administration's Safer Schools Initiative, aimed at making schools safe for learning, towards preventing distractions and criminality.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde made this known during an enforcement exercise at Ifo, Ifo Local Government Area, where shanties and illegal makeshift structures at the fences and sides of Methodist High School, Arigbajo were removed.
Alhaji Akintude, who doubles as Chairman, Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Taskforce, stated that the structures constitute distractions to proper learning and could be used as hideouts for kidnappers if they were not demolished.
"A situation where public school's fences are covered with these shanties and makeshift structures are unacceptable as they impede learning and expose students to dangers which the state government will not allow to happen’’, the Governor’s aide explained.
He pointed out that some criminal elements use the structures as hideouts and lure students into illicit acts, which could make them unhealthy learners, warning traders with shanties and makeshift structures beside fences of public schools to voluntarily remove them to pave way for serene environment
Remarking, the Global and National President, Old Students’ Association, Methodist High School, Ifo, Mr. Seyi Oyegbami commended the Ministry for the initiative, assuring that the body would join hands with the taskforce to ensure sanity in and around the school environment.
Rotimi Oduniyi,
Press Officer, Min. of Environment
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