Islamic society puts smile on faces of youths

A Muslim organisation, Al-Habidiyyah Islamic Society, in partnership with MacArthur foundation, at the weekend put smiles on the faces of over 500 youths, training them on how to use digital skills to enhance their standard of living. 

The beneficiaries of the training were urged to strive to be self-reliant. 

The Project Co-ordinator, Dr Rekia Momoh-Abaji, said the essence of the programme was to let the youths know the significance of digital skills instead of engaging in internet fraud, otherwise called ‘yahoo yahoo.’

The theme for the 2021 edition of the project called ‘Eat Halal’ was ‘Empowering youths with Digital Skills for a better generation.’ 

The programme, which is being funded by MacArthur Foundation, is mainly to address Nigerian societal decadence such as corruption and other illicit activities. 

“It is a reality that Nigeria is challenged in terms of employment. That joblessness has resulted in corruption; we want to sensitise the youth on positive ways of thinking.”