By The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has launched an empowering initiative aimed at equipping 240 indigenes with entrepreneurial skills as part of the town’s 25-year Development Agenda.
Held at the Jokodolu Foundation office, the event was organized by the Ogbomosoland Job Creation and Empowerment Committee with support from the Bank of Industry (BoI). The initiative is designed to provide participants with practical skills that foster self-reliance, financial independence, and long-term community development.
The program offers a wide range of vocational and technical training, including baking and pastries, event planning, information technology, household and industrial cleaning, soap production, as well as Adire and Aso Oke production.
“This is more than training—it’s a seed of transformation,” said Oba Olaoye during his address to the participants. “This is not just training. It’s a golden opportunity. Learn with passion. Commit fully. Maximize this gift.”
The initiative aligns with the Soun’s vision of creating lasting change in Ogbomoso, empowering its people to thrive economically and contribute to the overall growth of the region.
Through this scheme, the town hopes to create a sustainable and prosperous future, ensuring that the 240 participants are equipped with skills that will enable them to generate income and contribute to the local economy.
