The Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Oyelola Ashiru as part of his human capital development drive distributed 350 Laptops to Youths in Kwara South Senatorial district.
The laptops distribution marks the end of 4-week long digital training and ICT empowerment program facilitated by Senator Oyelola Ashiru in collaboration with One Innovation Hub Offa (ONEIH) and National Productivity Center.
The beneficiaries drawn from Ifelodun, Offa, Oyun, Irepodun, Isin, Oke-ero and Ekiti local government areas of Kwara State had earlier participated in Digital literacy/STEM, PCB Basic, Multimedia Development and Web development training at One Innovation Hub Offa (ONEIH), Offa.
In addition, youth groups including KWAYORG, Igbomina Youth Assembly, Offa Youth Council, Ibolo Youth Development Association, Ekiti Navigators, Oke-ero Youth Movement on Thursday, October 17, 2024 received laptops during Advanced ICT Training held at Monarch Palace Hotel, Ganmo, Ifelodun local government area.
Senator Oyelola Ashiru in his brief remarks urged beneficiaries to utilize the training and laptop to boost their productivity.
The Senator represented by his Personal Assistant, Hon. Hammed Omuiyadun said the mega digital empowerment program aimed at reducing unemployment and provide sustainable means of livelihood for beneficiaries.
Some of the beneficiaries in a chat with newsmen described the opportunity as exciting, fulfilling and rewarding.
One of the beneficiaries, Oyindamola Busari from Oyun local government appreciated Senator Oyelola Ashiru for his huge investment in Kwara South Youths.