Federal lawmaker James Faleke and Senator Idiat Adebule have collectively trained and empowered over 3,000 constituents in Ikeja Federal Constituency and Lagos West Senatorial District.
Why it matters: The initiatives provided vocational skills, starter packs, and grants to combat poverty and unemployment. These programs aim to address economic challenges by equipping residents with practical skills for self-reliance. The empowerment initiatives align with the state government’s broader goal of fostering entrepreneurship and reducing unemployment.
Go deeper: Faleke, representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, trained 2,100 participants in fish farming in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research. Each beneficiary received a certificate and an N80,000 startup grant. Meanwhile, Senator Adebule, representing Lagos West, empowered 1,000 constituents with vocational skills in areas like fashion, barbing, and confectionery. Beneficiaries were provided with es…
