Osun empowers 100 vulnerable citizens

Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has commenced residential skill acquisition training aimed at empowering over 100 persons living with disabilities across the state.

The programme is organised annually to support the socio-economic needs of  vulnerable citizens in the state.

Speaking at the commencement of the programme in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area, the Director of Special Needs, Ministry of Social Protection, Sports and Special Needs, Mrs. Taiwo Oladunjoye, said the programme would expose the trainees to marketable skills that could uplift them from their present socio-economic status to desired positions in life.

“We are doing this to give the vulnerable a sense of belonging in government in line with the governor Oyetola’s commitment to ensure equitable distribution of resources to all and sundry regardless of socio-political and economic background.

“This is a life-supportive programme designed to banish hunger, banish poverty, banish unemployment and ameliorate sufferings among the vulnerable citizens and persons with disabilities,” she said.