100 fashion entrepreneurs to emerge in 6-months

The US Consulate has said it is training 100 fashion entrepreneurs between 22 and 35 years for six months.

The Deputy Public Affairs Officer of the Consulate, Jennifer Foltz made the disclosure at the graduation of 30 youths from the first cohort of the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy’s Fashion Entrepreneurship Programme, an initiative supported by the U.S. Consulate Lagos.

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Foltz noted that the U.S. Mission has a long history of supporting the promising entrepreneurship sector and small businesses in Nigeria.

According to her, the fashion industry plays an important role in strengthening U.S-Nigeria cultural ties and contributes significantly to growing Nigeria’s economy.

She congratulated the graduates for their successful completion of the program, emphasizing their roles as entrepreneurs who create job opportunities and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth.

The CEO and programme implementing partner of Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy, Ogunrinde Omowale said Nigeria’s creative industry is a space with huge potential.

Ogunrinde, an alumnus of the U.S International Visitors Leadership Programme said encouraging economic growth and job creation utilizing the fashion industry is key to spurring economic prosperity.

“Entrepreneurs and small businesses have a key role to play in Nigeria’s future prosperity. Through this program, we are equipping the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs with the requisite skills and entrepreneurial know-how to enhance their success in the business world,” she said.