Ajoni Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has formally flagged off a Digital Skills Training Programme aimed at equipping youths with relevant digital competencies required to thrive in the fast-evolving 21st-century global economy.
The six-month programme, fully sponsored by the Management of Ajoni LCDA and offered at no cost to participants, is designed to empower young people with in-demand digital skills that will position them as innovators, creators, problem-solvers, and wealth generators within the global digital space. At the completion of the training, participants will be awarded globally recognised Google Certifications, significantly enhancing their competitiveness in both local and international labour markets.
The initiative is also structured to provide access to international job placement opportunities, including remote and in-country employment, particularly for school leavers and unemployed graduates, thereby promoting self-reliant and economic independence among youths in the council area.
Delivering the goodwill message on behalf of the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Youth Inclusion, Hon. Ayo Ojo, congratulated the Executive Chairman of Ajoni LCDA, AMB. Prince Michael Ogungbemi, FCPA, on what he described as an epoch-making initiative. He commended the council for prioritising youth empowerment and noted that “these fortunate youths are being strategically positioned to compete and thrive in the global digital arena and become self-reliant.” He further reaffirmed the Governor’s unwavering commitment to supporting initiatives that promote youth inclusion and sustainable human capital development across the state.
In his address, the Executive Chairman, Amb. Prince Michael Ogungbemi, fcpa stated that his administration remains resolute in its determination to raise a generation of empowered, skilled, and self-reliant youths. He explained that the Digital Skills Training Programme forms a critical component of the council’s broader agenda on human capital development and job creation, in alignment with the developmental pillars of the Ekiti State Government under the leadership of Governor Oyebanji.
The Chairman further announced that the council will provide data subsidies and internet support for all participants to ensure uninterrupted and effective participation throughout the duration of the programme. He urged beneficiaries to remain disciplined, committed, and focused, encouraging them to fully utilise the opportunity by completing the programme successfully.
Vice Chairman of Ajoni LCDA, Prince Babatunde Famoroti praised the chairman passion, innovation and creativity to uplift the standards of the desiring and willing youths who are ready to tap the gooden opportunity made available by the council management.
Speaking on behalf of the participants, Miss Damilola Abe expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Chairman and the council management for what she described as “a rare opportunity of a lifetime.” She assured the council that participants would take full advantage of the programme and maximise its immense potential for personal and professional growth.
The flag-off ceremony marked another significant milestone in the Ogungbemi-led local council administration’s youth-focused agenda, reinforcing Ajoni LCDA’s reputation as a forward-looking council committed to education, innovation, and sustainable empowerment through knowledge and technology.
Signed:
Prince Adeola Alex Fafure
Director, Information & Civic Orientation
Ajoni Local Council Development Area
