The event attracted the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, wives of State Governors of Abia and Enugu States.
Mrs. Nneoma Rochas Okorocha, wife of the Imo Sate governor was the chief host. 810 beneficiaries took part in the graduation ceremony yesterday.
.One of the beneficiaries, who spoke to INNONEWS.COM after the exercise and the graduation ceremony, alleged that they were left with nothing to kick start their businesses after undergoing training for several months.
“We had expected some funds or capacity building to start up our businesses. We did not get any. Rather we were even more disappointed when the State governor, Rochas Okorocha said in the presence of the wife of the Vice President that we all have money to start our businesses.
She continued “I must say we are all disappointed with that comment. Where will get the money in a place like Imo where salaries are seldom paid. In other states, we heard that after the training and graduation, they are given some capital to translate what is learnt from the training but that is not the case with us here in Imo State.
However, the ugly side of the event was the scramble for the bags of rice by the beneficiaries. There were also complains of segregation among the graduates.
“Some of us who came from Owerri were not provided with seats at ICC. But those from Ideato and Mbano areas were given seats and we were forced to attach ourselves with them.
INNONEWS.COM gathered that the Project Ayodele foundation was set up by the children of late Chief (Mrs) Ayodele Olubusola Soyode (Nee Awolowo) who passed away on April 11, 2011. The foundation was set up to honour her memory y helping in equipping women and youth with skills that can be quickly and easily utilized in order to earn some income for living.
The foundation engages in training which is geared towards empowering women and youth to be able to achieve good level of financial independence, and to support their families more effectively.
Several courses are undertaken in order to transfer skills to all who enroll. The courses are short with maximum of 2 weeks duration. The lessons are predominantly practical demonstrations . women and youth in the communities are the targets of the training which include event decorations, cocktail drink making, event planning, making of chops, book keeping and accounts , liquid soap, air freshener, bar soap disinfectants, party planning and baking, health talk and medical check- up, talk on ethics and integrity, inspirational talk.
PHOTO: Wife Of The Vice president, Dolapa Osinbajo With Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha On Arrival For The Graduation Ceremony of Project Ayodele, Imo State Chapter
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