Hon. Salau Rukayat Ajibike Launches Empowerment Program for Women in Ikorodu West LCDA
By Nurudeen Adebayo
Hon. Salau Rukayat Ajibike, Supervisor for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in Ikorodu West LCDA, joined forces with the Bakery Initiative to unveil the Bakery Initiative Empowerment and Employment Program (BIEEP). The initiative specifically targets women aged 18 to 35.
The inauguration ceremony, marked the commencement of a two-week baking training program.
The primary goal is to empower participants with essential skills and create potential employment opportunities within the community.
Distinguished guests, including Chairman Hon. Sulaiman Olarewaju, H. O. D for WAPA Mrs. Mamora, Mrs. Omotola Akinsaya, Mrs. Bakare, Mrs. Abimbola, Mrs. Shola Amusu, Mayor Deen Sanwo-Ola, Ikorodu West Council Treasurer Mr. Abaniwonda, and Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA’s Budget Supervisor Mr. Odusanya Omotayo, graced the event, underscoring strong community support for the initiative.
Hon. Rukayat Ajibike expressed gratitude to attendees, emphasizing that the empowerment initiative was strategically designed to secure a brighter future for the younger generation. She urged participants to nurture their passion, emphasizing its pivotal role in achieving both personal and professional success.
Mrs. Omotola Akinsaya, the Project Officer for Bakery Initiative, outlined BIEEP’s three main pillars: Training, Employment, and Entrepreneurship. She highlighted the opportunity for adults to transition to the Entrepreneurship stage, potentially establishing their bakery with the Bakery Initiative’s support.
Additionally, Mrs. Omotola assured participants of guaranteed employment post-training, along with a minimum wage.
Mrs. Shola Amusu, H.O.D for WAPA in Ikorodu West LCDA, stressed the importance of focus and determination. “Have passion, be focused, and be determined in what you do,” she urged the participants, emphasizing the potential for success when combining passion and dedication.
In her closing remarks, Mrs. Shola Amusu implored all participants to absorb the knowledge offered during the program, highlighting the significance of concentration and application. She concluded by extending prayers for the success of all participants in their newfound journey towards empowerment and employment.
