By Abolaji Adebayo
No fewer than 100 young girls trained on digital printing have been graduated to start up the business on their own.
The training was put together by the founder of the organisation, iSarter Hub, Modupe Darabidan and the former Leader and of Isolo LCDA, Hon. Remy Shittu Remy, who is also an International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) alumnus.
Darabidan, a US Government alumnus, Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young Africa Leaders, said she established iStarter Hub to train young girls before they secure admission into higher institution of learning to equip them with opportunity to make money.
According to her, the training, being carried out at their training centre, Girl Creative Hub, at Ago-Palace Way, Isolo, is one of the empowerment trainings by the organisation.
Commenting on the training during their graduation ceremony, Shittu said the girls were trained in digital printing to introduce them to entrepreneur in the ICT field and create job for them in creative field.
He noted that the training was supported by US consulate, saying the next phase of the training will soon commence.
Counsellor for Public Affairs, US Embassy, Abuja, Adnan Siddiqi, who graced the graduation ceremony, commended the organisers for putting up such training.
He said the US Consulate will continue to encourage and support development of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria.
