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By Zika Bobby
Over 200 residents of Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos have graduated from the council’s skills acquisition center, as they were empowered with startup kits, equipment and cash.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony which took place at the council’s secretariat, Council Chairman, Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo congratulated the graduands for their commitment and perseverance in their skill acquisition and admonished them to immediately put to use the skills they have acquired, as there is no better time for them to appreciate what they have learnt than now, stressing that the challenges that follow the removal of fuel subsidy will enable everyone to look inward and develop their inherent gifts.
She wished them success in their chosen vocation and reminded them that they possess unique gifts that can only be discovered by being resolute, dogged and determined.
She charged them not to limit themselves to what they have learnt but to make use of the internet by enrolling in courses that will improve and develop them to be a sought-after entrepreneur.
She commended the Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) Department for their consistent sustenance of one of her electioneering promises to the people of Apapa, while she appreciated the management of NIMASA who have decided to re-construct the council’s vocational center and equip it with modern-day tools. She also appreciated the former lawmaker who represented Apapa Federal Constituency at the lower chamber in Abuja, Mufutau Egberongbe for facilitating the construction of the Apapa Youth Center at Ladilak Primary School Apapa.
A former council chairman, Fatai Sanni, advised the graduands to be up and doing and make judicious use of the work tools given to them.
