*Secretary, Rotary Club of Ikeja; Rotarian Ayodeji Jemilugba, beneficiaries of the free vocational training and empowerment; Ayodele Olanrewaju and Olubode Yemisi Favour, President, Rotary Club of Ikeja; Rotarian Kayode Osokomaiya, Chair, Service Project, Rotarian Gbenga Fetuga with another beneficiary, Oyebamiji Daniel at the Rotary Club of Ikeja’s Free Vocational Training and Empowerment presentation which took place recently at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.
In line with Economic and Community Development being the theme of the month of October for Rotary International, foremost Rotary club in Rotary International District 9111, Rotary Club of Ikeja has teamed up with Field of Skills and Dreams Academy to empower four youths.
The beneficiaries who will be undergoing a three-month training are, Olumide Akingbohungbe, Yemisi Olubode, Ayodeji Olanrewaju and Daniel Oyebami.
They will be trained in different skills, namely, Fashion Designing, Solar panel installation, Hospitality and Catering as well as Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration.
Speaking during the free vocational, training and empowerment presentation of the beneficiaries which took place during the meeting of the club at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, the Chair, Service Projects, Rotarian Gbenga Fetuga said the club was very meticulous in the selection of the vocational skills.
Rotarian Fetuga added that: ‘’Being the foremost club in the District, we are expected to live up to it in all areas and we are always detailed in the selection of both the beneficiaries as well as the vocational skills.
‘’The skills we chose are very strong skills for our trainees. Nearly every home, office, hotel and shop in Lagos runs ACs and fridges. So, qualified technicians are always in demand, and graduates can start their own repair businesses.’’
The club’s President, Rotarian Kayode Osokomaiya stressed that the club was committed to making a difference in the lives of the beneficiaries of the empowerment exercise.
