Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in partnership with Caritas Nigeria empowers 400 vulnerable persons including persons with disabilities in Ekiti state with vocational skills through the Building Sustainable Livelihoods for Vibrant Communities (B-SLiC) project.
Following the trainees’ graduation ceremony on 7 Thursday in Ado Ekiti, Caritas Deputy Executive Secretary, Rev. Fr. Peter Babangida in address said he was happy to see that unemployment is now being reduced through this training. He encouraged the beneficiaries to start with what they have acquired from the training so as to become independent.
He said “aligning with our goal of helping individuals attain economic self-sufficiency and social well-being, we provided the people of concern with practical knowledge in a diverse array of skills ranging from tailoring, bead making, soap making, catering, shoe making and so on.
In a bid to promote a seamless transition from training to entrepreneurship, graduands will be empowered with essential business start-up tools for their chosen skills”
The Director of Humanitarian Services, Nkese Udongwo appreciated Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for its funding support to make the project a successful one. Nkese also implore the beneficiaries to continue to explore.
There was also a goodwill messages from Mr. Ojo Peter, a leader from Ekiti Disability Community backing up what previous speakers have said.
Mr. Peter assured Caritas team that his people will continue to be proud of them.
Among the beneficiaries with disabilities that were given certificates and start-up tools are Fasoranti Ruth, Olajide Olatubosun, Bakinde Olaosebikan and many others.