Ekiti trains, empowers 100 PWDs with work tools

Another batch of 100 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have been equipped with trade and work tools, following their graduation from an intensive training programme, at the skills acquisition centre for PWDs in Iloku, Ado-Ekiti.

The programme, organised by the Office of Disability Affairs, in conjunction with the Office of the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, was in line with the Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji-led administration inclusive policy, which ensures that everyone is carried along in the shared prosperity agenda of the government.

The beneficiaries were trained in various vocational skills, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), tailoring, hairdressing, shoemaking, catering and hospitality, equipping them with practical knowledge and skills to become self-reliant.

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They were also provided with the necessary machines, tools and equipment to commence work in their various areas of training.

The items included sewing machines, hairdressing and salon equipment, shoemaking machines and tools, ICT equipment, as well as catering and hospitality equipment, giving the beneficiaries the necessary support to put their newly-acquired skills into practice.