No fewer than 25 young people in the Lugbe community, Abuja, have received vocational training in barbing and starter kits, including brand new clippers, under an empowerment programme organised by Njideka Kings Foundation.

The initiative, which combined practical training with the provision of essential work tools, is designed to equip young Nigerians and women with marketable skills for self-reliance. Participants completed a series of sessions on haircutting techniques before demonstrating their newly acquired skills during the closing exercise.

Founder of the organisation, Miss Njideka Kings, explained that the project aligns with the Foundation’s mission of building capacity among children and young people to make them useful members of society. She emphasised that supporting women and children remains central to the group’s vision.

“The women and children are the heart of our communities, and empowering them means empowering the future of our communities. With this support, we are not just giving them clippers and materials; we are giving them the tools to rebuild and strengthen their entrepreneurial abilities despite the challenges we face,” she said.

She also expressed gratitude to family members, friends, and donors who contributed to the programme.
Parents and guardians of some of the trainees described the intervention as timely, noting that it provides their children with a pathway to earn a livelihood while continuing their education.

The training and distribution exercise reflects ongoing efforts by civil society organisations to support youth empowerment through practical skills development and small-scale enterprise opportunities.