Foundation graduates 1,000 indigenes, empowers them with equipment in Lagos 

A non-governmental organization, Imole Eko Foundation, has alleviated 1,000 indigents and less privileges in Lagos State with free training, empowerment, academic scholarship and support for small scale businesses. 

The beneficiaries, who undertook a 4-month training and orientation, received sewing machines, hair dryers, grinding machines, makeup kits, gas cookers, popcorn machines, Point of Sales machines, tye and dye kits and soup making kits to start their businesses.

Speaking at the event in Lagos on Thursday, the founder of the Foundation, Prince Yomi Ogungbe, said the training was designed to elevate indigents from poverty to economic independence through training and empowerment.

“What I am doing now, we just believe let’s stop poverty in the land, let’s stop what most of our youths are doing. Most of our youths are not doing anything.

“We give them four months training, seminar and orientation on what to do and how to go back there and become somebody.

“I can tell you that some people are still in school on my scholarship and they keep commending me, saying thank you for what I am doing in their lives and what God has done for them through me, so that impact alone is something.

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“The beneficiaries are 1000 in number but let’s clarify this, we have them in different categories. Our grinding machines are for those who are above 60 and 70 years of age. 

“You know some people were retirees, but could not see what they’ve worked for, while they were in service for about 30 to 35 years. But if we give them grinding machines to grind pepper, then they will see something for daily feeding.”

Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, who was chairman of the occasion, in his speech, thanked Ogungbe for empowering the less privilege in the state, urged him to continue the good work.

George expressed happiness that a member of his party iwa showing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) how to govern and impact lives in the state. 

“God will give you the resources to continue to replicate this gesture in the state. You are the pride of Lagos State because you are not in government and you are doing all these for the people,” he said.

On his part, the National Coordinator of the Foundation, Adams Taofeek, said there was a clear difference between the NGO and politics, noting that the foundation takes care of indigents irrespective of political affirmations. 

The event was attended by many PDP stakeholders in the state, including Chief (Mrs) Aduke Mains, Pa Fakunle Rasaki, Dr. Amos Fawole, Dr. Funsho Doherty, Chief Taiwo Kuye, among others.