Ogun empowers 15, 000 artisans, traders with entrepreneurial skills
The Ogun government through its World Bank-supported State Economic Transformation Project said that it has successfully trained over 15,000 artisans and traders as part of its commitment to empowering residents and boosting entrepreneurial skills development in the country.
The Skills Development Specialist of the OGSTEP project, Adesegun Fatoki, in a statement issued on Friday by the communication officer of the project, Simbo Olayinka, disclosed this in a stakeholders’ meeting organised for market women, artisans, and traders at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Fatoki provided a statistical breakdown of the training saying, “6,605 participants enrolled in Vocational/ICT programs, 4,989 in Entrepreneurship, and 5,288 in Functional Literacy Training”.
He explained that the training equips participants with the skills to manage their income and operate businesses effectively.
“To date, over 4,000 beneficiaries have completed their training under the first batch, while the second batch is currently underway across various trades.
“The third phase will target market women, artisans, and traders, bringing the program closer to local communities,” Fatoki said.
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He encouraged eligible participants to register for the ongoing third batch via the website to access demand-driven skills training at designated centers across the state.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to the program, Fatoki emphasized that the training is non-partisan and designed to benefit market women, artisans, and traders.
Speaking on the program’s impact, OGSTEP’s Gender Specialist, Mrs. Ewajesu, highlighted its goal of empowering participants with critical skills for today’s competitive economic environment.
Ewajesu added that “The training enhances literacy and business management capacities, boosting productivity and strengthening Ogun State’s economic fabric”.
Representatives of traders’ associations from Remo, Ijebu, Yewa, and Egba areas expressed gratitude to the state government for the initiative, pledging to mobilize their members for active participation.
The stakeholders’ meeting underscored OGSTEP’s dedication to fostering economic growth through skill acquisition, with beneficiaries optimistic about the program’s transformative impact on their communities.
