In a bold step towards women empowerment and economic development, Kosofe Local Government successfully trained 200 women recently across the council area in skill acquisition programmes focused on the production of home essentials, tie and dye, and makeup artistry.
The 1-week impactful training programme which ended with a graduation ceremony started with a welcome address by the Wife of the Executive Chairman of the council, Barr. Mrs. Temitayo Ogunlewe who was ably represented by the council’s Head of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Oluwakemi Okunade. In her speech, she reiterated on the importance of women emancipation and the need to be self reliant.The programme conceived in line with the Women Empowerment Initiative under Kosofe Local Government present administration is to assist women find themselves and acquire sustainable skills to secure better living, she said,while promising to engage and empower more women through the initiative.
In his keynote address, the Executive Chairman, Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, expressed great joy that “the vision conceived has now materialised.” He also emphasized on the importance of self-reliance, stating that “a woman given a voice through enpowerment will come out a strong woman.” The Council boss encouraged the beneficiaries to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and reminded them that “it is the courage to continue that counts.”
The event also featured a goodwill message from the Leader of the Council’s Legislative House, Hon. Oluloro Idowu , who applauded the initiative as a significant step towards reducing poverty and unemployment among women of the area.
Beneficiaries of the laudable training sections recounted their experiences, testimonies and also highlighted techniques of Make-up,Tie and Dye and production of Home Essentials like liquid soaps, Shampoo,Disinfectants learned with samples of final productions displayed to the admiration of all present.
The training was coordinated by Mrs. Doyinsola Ogunko, who ensured its smooth execution and assimilative practical delivery in the skills acquisition.She expressed her appreciation for the opportunity of being part of the success stories of the beneficiaries.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Council Manager, Mrs. Mosunmola Otaiku-Okoka who encouraged women to make their newly acquired skills a habit so that they can progress to perfection while thanking the Chairman for the laudable exercise.
Kosofe Local Government remains steadfast in empowering its residents, particularly women and youths to create pathways for self-reliance and socio-economic development.
Also present at the Graduation Ceremony were the Leader of the Legislative Arm and Councillors, Supervisors,the Council Manager and Management Members amongst others.
Public Affairs Unit
KOSOFE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
31/5/2025.