Adamawa empowers youths on tailoring, fashion design

Adamawa government has graduated 10 beneficiaries in tailoring and fashion design skills acquisition programme and empowered with starter kits by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development.

Speaking at the ceremony in Yola, Mr Hammanjumba Gatugel, Commissioner in the ministry said, the beneficiaries underwent six months of training aimed to be empowered with skills and reduce unemployment in the state.

Gatugel who was represented by the Director Entrepreneurship, Malam Ibrahim Usman said, out of the beneficiaries nine were women while one male.

“This programme aligns with the vision of Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, to reduce unemployment, empower youth and women, and promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level.

“Our ministry remains committed to supporting initiatives that equip citizens with practical, market-driven skills capable of transforming lives”, he said.

He commended the trainers and facilitators for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring that the beneficiaries received quality training.

Malam Usman Maigari, Director administration urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the skills acquired.

“Utilize the opportunity judiciously, please and please don’t go and sell these swing machines. If you are good you will be patronised by customers wherever you are”, he said.

Abdulmumini Abba, the facilitator thanked and appreciated the Adamawa government for giving the beneficiaries the opportunity to be trained.

He assured that with the training given to beneficiaries they were confident that it would impact positively in their life.

Viana John who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries lauded for the gesture and promised to put the skills into practice.

The beneficiary each received a swing machine, wrappers among others as startup kits.