Federal Government Empowers 700 Oyo Youths with Tools

The Federal Government has empowered 700 youths in Oyo State with laptops, sewing machines, makeup kits, and other business equipment as part of its initiative to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty over the next four years. The beneficiaries received these items after completing a 10-day intensive training program under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), organized by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE).

The graduation ceremony took place on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Kensington Adebutu Hall, University of Ibadan, concluding the program that began on September 28. Dr Abiola Arogundade, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on TVEE, stated that the initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with practical skills and tools for sustainable livelihoods.

The program included specialized training in artificial intelligence, graphics design, makeup artistry, and fashion design, with 500 participants receiving digital devices to support their entry into the digital economy.