In a significant milestone, the Ekiti State Government has empowered 200 beneficiaries with start-up kits to kickstart their businesses under the Adire Ekiti fabrics production initiative. This move aligns with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s vision for economic development and job creation in the state.
At the Adire Ekiti Hub in Ado Ekiti, the First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Oyebanji Olayemi, presented the start-up kits, comprising clothing materials, wax, chemicals, dye, and a cash grant of N25,000, to the trainees from Ekiti South Senatorial District. She encouraged the beneficiaries to leverage social media to showcase their products, highlighting the global potential of Adire fabrics.
Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji praised Governor Oyebanji’s unwavering support for the project, which has empowered thousands of youths in the state. The Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, and other dignitaries commended the initiative, lauding its impact on entrepreneurship and job creation in Ekiti State.
The Adire Ekiti project, sponsored by Governor Oyebanji, demonstrates his commitment to economic development and empowerment in the state. The initiative has received accolades from the Commissioner for Special Duties, Otunba Dolamu Adeniyi, and the Chairman of the state chapter of Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Segun Ojo.
The beneficiaries, trained in Adire fabrics production, expressed gratitude to the First Lady and the Governor, promising to justify the investment in their human capital and contribute to the state’s economic growth.