From John Silas,Lagos
Ifako- Ijaiye Local Government has graduated and empowered 80 graduates trained in Digital Marketing and Graphic Design.
According to Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat, Chairman of the Local Government Council, “the graduates presented with certificates were trained on digital marketing and graphics design within the last four weeks by the Council in partnership with GIZ, Germany.
He added that “the graduands went through expert-led sessions, hard on practical and interactive sessions with GIZ Germany, our partner and gained valuable insights in latest techniques, trends and best practices in digital marketing and graphic design.
He added, “It could be recalled that our Council last year February 20th, 2022 trained 20 members of staff in our Bead and Accessories Production Workshop at the Local Government Council and further exposed participants to intensive training and guidance under world-class instructors in the jewelry-making industry in Canada.”
Upon their return to Ifako-Ijaiye, participants were equipped to transfer their knowledge in the industry to other selected participants within the community.
These trainers of trainers (TROT) continued to receive support from the Local Government and created a cycle of new entrepreneurs who are to be provided with the necessary materials, tools, access to shops, and financial empowerment to kick-start their entrepreneurial businesses and become self-employed too.
Prince Hamzat added “We are committed to nurturing the creative talents within our Community,” he said.
These initiatives no doubt not only provide our youths with valuable skills but also open doors to international networking, exposure and growth opportunities.
