Ekiti State Government Celebrates Cohort 3 Graduands From Handy Innovations Vocational Institute.

Ekiti State Government Celebrates Cohort 3 Graduands From Handy Innovations Vocational Institute.

…as Ekiti Youths express their deepest appreciation to Governor Oyebanji.

Ekiti Youths expressed their deepest appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for its visionary support and enabling environment for youth empowerment through skills acquisition.

The Office of the Special Assistant on Youth Development to Ekiti State Governor, Amb. Olu-Ajayi Maxwell, in collaboration with Handy Innovations Vocational Institute under the visionary leadership of its founder, Mrs. Rotarian Adeola Adesola Olafikun, successfully held the Cohort 3 Graduation Ceremony of its vocational training program.

The event, which took place today, Saturday, May 10, showcased the exceptional talents of the graduating students and marked the culmination of a three-month intensive vocational training program. Trainees, many of whom joined the program with little or no prior experience, expressed profound gratitude for the life-changing opportunity. From Fashion Design and Hairstyling to Catering and Culinary, Shoe Making, Makeup artistry and ICT; the graduates proudly demonstrated their newfound skills to an enthusiastic audience.

Several students shared stories of personal challenges during the course but credited their perseverance and the unwavering support of their instructors for their success. The atmosphere was electric with celebration, pride, and hope for the future.

Mrs. Rotarian Adeola Adesola Olafikun, visibly moved by the students’ growth, congratulated the graduates and expressed heartfelt appreciation to all supporters of the initiative. “I am proud of every one of you. You've not only acquired skills but also the confidence to innovate and create value in your communities,” she said. The best students in each sector would be equipped to be independent.

Amb. Olu-Ajayi Maxwell humbly appreciate the CEO for giving the opportunity for the young ones in the state to learn. "Thank you for supporting the mantra of Governor Oyebanji towards shared prosperity giving back to the youth community. Youth development and empowerment is key to economic freedom and Governor Oyebanji is very much interested in this. The graduands are no longer learners but innovators," he said.

He further noted that from Cohort 1 to Cohort 3, a total of 150 youths have been successfully trained through the initiative, with plans already underway for the commencement of Cohort 4.

The event was graced by notable dignitaries among which is the Chairman of the Nigeria Youth Congress, Ekiti State Chapter, Mr. Adedara Temitope Moses, who reaffirmed their commitment to youth empowerment in the state.

On behalf of all graduands, the Ekiti youth extended sincere appreciation to the Handy Innovation Foundation, His Excellency Governor Biodun Oyebanji Abayomi, and all stakeholders for their unwavering support and investment in the future of young innovators in the state.