No fewer than 60 trainees in different vocations in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have been empowered with working tools by the Tomiwa Aregbesola Foundation.

The beneficiaries, who had been trained by St. Gabriel Skill Acquisition and Empowerment, were empowered to start off their various vocations to reduce the unemployment rate in the state.

The Foundation also presented textile materials and cash gifts to about 50 widows, doled out one industrial sewing machine to St. Gabriel Skill Acquisition and Empowerment Foundation to enhance its training programme.

Founder of the Foundation, Tomiwa Aregbesola, while addressing the beneficiaries, reaffirmed his commitment to empowering future generations and supporting the most vulnerable in society.

Aregbesola, who noted that the world was in an era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving economic landscapes, hinted that the significance of skills acquisition is more crucial than ever. He, however, called on the beneficiaries to be focused and ensured they use the tools judiciously, advising them not to sell them.

Earlier, the Founder of St. Gabriel Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Foundation, Adebayo Ayodele, disclosed that the beneficiaries were all trained for three years, though they signed for two years.

Also, the Deji and Paramount ruler of the Akure Kingdom, Oba Ogunlade Aladelusi, commended the sponsor, saying that what he has done would spur many indigenes of Akure to emulate him.
He charged the beneficiaries to use the equipment to better their lives and look forward to giving back to the society in future.