By Taiwo Ogunniyi
…as C&S Students Receive Training in Soap Making, Cake Baking, Tailoring
The Prophetess Bosede Adimabua Foundation (PBAF) has once again demonstrated its dedication to uplifting vulnerable groups in Kwara State, launching a new initiative aimed at empowering students and the less privileged through skill acquisition and gender-based violence sensitization.
The latest project, tagged “Sensitization of the Girl Child on Gender-Based Violence and Skill Acquisition,” was unveiled at Cherubim and Seraphim College, Ilorin. The initiative focuses on educating young girls about their rights while equipping them with essential vocational skills to better their future prospects.
Speaking at the event, Prophetess Bosede Adimabua expressed her gratitude to God and the ministries that supported the program, saying, “I thank God Almighty for giving me the grace to serve Him and humanity. May His name be praised forever in Jesus’ name.” She appreciated the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, the Ministry of Women Affairs, and other partners for their unwavering support.
Adimabua emphasized that the foundation is committed to helping young girls overcome gender-based violence and discrimination.
“This initiative is a testament to our belief that every girl deserves a chance to succeed, free from violence and discrimination. It aligns perfectly with the foundation’s mission to create a society where every girl child and student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and excel without fear of limitation,” she said.
During the event, no fewer than 200 students of Cherubim and Seraphim College received training in soap making, cake baking, and tailoring, with certificates awarded to the participants.
Mrs. Abidoye Eunice, Director of School Services at the Kwara State Ministry of Education, presented a paper on the emotional and domestic abuse of the girl child, stressing the need to protect young girls from gender-based violence.
Dr. Olatunde Oladokun, Chairman of SEAP Holdings International, advised the beneficiaries to use their newly acquired skills to improve their lives and pledged to sponsor 20 less privileged students for their final WASCE exams.
He stated, “The empowerment you receive today is for your future. Use it wisely to create a better life for yourselves and your families.”
Comrade Abdullahi Umar Usman, President of The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), encouraged students to combine vocational skills with their academic pursuits, noting that the job market cannot meet the high demand for white-collar jobs.
The PBAF, known for its charitable initiatives, continues to empower women, widows, and youths through various skill acquisition programs.
The foundation has also built and donated a ?20 million girls’ hostel to Cherubim and Seraphim College, provided scholarships for the less privileged, and delivered relief to vulnerable individuals across the country.
The program was hailed as a success, with many beneficiaries expressing their gratitude for the life-changing opportunities.
