It was a week-long of exciting skills training and practical sessions as a group, FELAD Livelihood Initiative for Empowerment, successfully trained adolescents in Ekiti State on various life-changing skills.
The event, which held at FELAD Skills Hub in Ado-Ekiti from 4th to 10th September 2025, featured skills training and practical sessions on snacks and pastries, Adire (tie & dye), art and craft, cosmetology aimed at ensuring that it contribute to their financial independence and personal growth.
In a statement by the Media & Publicity Officer of FELAD NG, Bishop Deji Ajibola, the participants also received lectures and sensitization sessions on critical social issues, including: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Social Media Management.
According to him, the participants, who were categorized as Cohort 1, engaged actively in the practical sessions adding that the outcomes were outstanding, as each department showcased their creativity and competence.
In her address, the Executive Director of FELAD, Ms. Olajumoke Omisore, encouraged the adolescents to make good use of this golden opportunity, highlighting that financial empowerment and self-reliance are key to a brighter future and expressed her delight at the dedication and creativity displayed throughout the training.
Other highlights of the week-long activities include the graduation ceremony/close-out event, which marked the climax of the program while certificates were presented to participants by the Father of the Day, Prophet Sesan, alongside other dignitaries such as Barr. Taofeek Lawal and Mrs. Bose Idiaka (B.Bos).
The President of the Cohort, who were elected as executives expressed heartfelt gratitude to FELAD and the facilitators for organizing the program.
He shared a personal testimony of how the training helped him overcome his fear of public speaking, building his confidence to address any audience boldly.
