By Tasi’u Jibo Dawanau
As part of ongoing efforts to empower women and youths towards self-reliance, the Dambatta Local Government Council has successfully trained 250 individuals in tailoring at the Gwarabjawa Skills Acquisition Centre.
To encourage excellence and support the trainees, the Executive Chairman of Dambatta Local Government, Alhaji Jamilu Abubakar, awarded a total of ₦500,000 to the participants who emerged first, second, and third during the training program while an additional ₦500,000 was donated to all the graduating participants as a form of encouragement.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony held in Gwarabjawa town, Alhaji Jamilu Abubakar reiterated the council’s commitment to equipping the teeming youths population across the ten wards of the area with vocational skills to enhance employment opportunities and self-sufficiency.
The lead facilitator, Malam Ibrahim Nasambo, commended the participants for their dedication and discipline throughout the four-week training.
He noted that they were trained in various tailoring designs and are now capable of putting their skills to public use.
Also speaking at the event, the Speaker of the Dambatta Legislative Council, Alhaji Shamsu Ubale Gambo, urged the beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity for the sustainable development of the community.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Amina Sulaiman expressed gratitude to the Council Chairman and the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the laudable initiative. She pledged to apply the skills acquired to become self-employed and contribute positively to the society.
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Well done.