They were trained in vocational skills such as fashion designing, catering, cosmetology, beauty care among others

This is just as the government noted that over 20,000 people have benefitted so far from its scheme aimed at fighting poverty and unemployment in the state

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, disclosed this while speaking during the graduation and distribution of the items at the Women Development Centre, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta.

Adeleye said that the skills acquired were tools for personal advancement critical for growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises.

She said, “The trainees have been trained in competitive skills that thrive in the society and these include Fashion Designing, Catering, Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty care and the importance of vocational training cannot be overemphasised, serving as an alternative means of livelihood for the majority of people”

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