Ekiti State Government Empowers 100 PWDs with Tools

The Ekiti State Government has empowered 100 persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing them with trade and work tools following their graduation from a skills acquisition training program. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, represented by Chief of Staff Oyeniyi Adebayo, spoke at the graduation and empowerment ceremony held at the Skills Acquisition Centre for PWDs in Ado Ekiti.

The initiative, organized by the Office of Disability Affairs and the Office of the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, trained beneficiaries in various vocational skills, including Information and Communication Technology, tailoring, hairdressing, shoemaking, catering, and hospitality. The graduates received essential equipment such as sewing machines, hairdressing tools, and ICT equipment to support their new skills.

Oyebanji highlighted the administration's commitment to inclusive governance and economic empowerment, urging the graduates to utilize their skills and equipment effectively. The program has expanded since its inception, growing from 30 participants in 2023 to 100 in 2026.