The Omar Bolaji Gambari Foundation has commenced Free Digital Skills Acquisition Training for one hundred and five youths from across the 16 local governments in Kwara State.
9japarrot reports that the training sponsored by the former Kwara PDP Governorship Aspirant, Honourable Omar Bolaji Gambari is aimed at equipping participants with hands-on experience focusing on Video editing, graphics design, web development and Microsoft office.
Addressing the participants during the flag off exercise, Omar Bolaji Gambari who was represented by Alhaji Bala Muhammed Lade lauded the OBG Foundation for creating the opportunity that is in line with the Digital and Artificial intelligence era.
The OBG Foundation Training Coordinator, Hon. Bashir Ashura disclosed that over 10,000 entries were recorded while advising the selected participants to pay attention to the sessions and make good use of the opportunity provided for them.
Speaking during his opening remarks, the Managing Director of the partnering company for the Training, Mayovest Consultancy Service, Mr. Emmanuel Omisore disclosed that the exercise is going to run for 6 weeks with extensive training urging participants to give in their very best by ensuring they attend all the mandatory classes.
Omisore added that at the end of the training, participants would have gained valuable experience and knowledge that would make them a standout and most sought after in the global market.
Habeeb Ibrahim who spoke on behalf of all participants expressed gratitude to the OBG Foundation for the training which he described as timely efforts in reducing unemployment rate.
