By Philomina Attah
The Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF), in partnership with Wuye Women Foundation of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has referred to as for extra help to vocational centres to empower ladies with expertise.
The foundations made the decision in Abuja on Monday, in the course of the 2026 commencement and exhibition ceremony, organised for beneficiaries of their vocational centre in Wuye.
LMF Executive Director, Mrs Rosemary Osikoya, particularly urged well-meaning people, authorities companies and non secular organisations to help vocational coaching centres with gear and coaching supplies.
Osikoya added that such help would allow beneficiaries to place their acquired expertise into apply and set up viable enterprises.
She mentioned that the help would additionally equip ladies with sensible expertise for financial independence and sustainable livelihoods.
“This is because practical skills can make women self-reliant, productive and able to contribute meaningfully to their households and communities.
“My first message is to women of means and skills: give back to your community through platforms like this.
“We usually appeal to many people to come and train our women but when we cannot pay the trainers, they stay away. This is sad,” she mentioned.
Osikoya recommended some younger ladies who donated materials to the centre upon studying that supplies have been wanted for tailoring, describing material as important for garment manufacturing.
She referred to as on the federal government to ascertain a clear reward system for vocational graduates by offering prime trainees with starter packs.
The govt director expressed concern over sources being spent on political patronage relatively than real talent empowerment.
“Can we create a reward system where people who complete training get equipment? If nobody gives them equipment and they cannot afford to buy it, their skills may not translate into a livelihood.
“Donations to vocational centres should be treated as vital community development initiatives, not mere charity,” she mentioned.
On her half, Pst. Mary Aboderin of the MFM Wuye Branch, recommended the church management and the muse for offering the platform, noting that it had empowered practically 500 folks in Wuye and surrounding areas.
Aboderin famous that empowering ladies improves household livelihoods and reduces monetary dependency.
“When you empower 500 people, you can imagine how many homes you have supported. They will no longer depend entirely on their spouses for basic household needs.
“Beneficiaries can now start sewing and earn a sustainable income for their families. This is a laudable achievement worthy of emulation,” she added.
A beneficiary, Mrs Abigail Ipinlaiye, mentioned the coaching, initially scheduled for eight weeks—was prolonged to 6 months to permit for deeper sensible mastery in shirt, robe and skirt making.
“For over 20 years, I have aspired to learn garment making. When I heard the announcement among the women in church, I seized the opportunity, and today we are graduating,” Ipinlaiye mentioned.
Another beneficiary, Pst. Esther Abe, mentioned the prolonged length significantly enhanced their sensible data.
Abe appreciated the organisers for equipping ladies with monetary independence expertise, including that she seemed ahead to opening her personal trend outfit. (NAN)
Edited by Philip Yatai
