As part of its mandate to tackle societal ills, Freedom Foundation at a graduation ceremony held on Monday, supported over 231 youths with business startup kits. This is a milestone achievement in a time where there’s a rising need for entrepreneurial skills to drive social change, improve standards of living, create wealth and contribute to Nigeria’s growing economy.
In line with its vision to address the social and economic challenges in our society, Freedom Foundation in collaboration with Act Foundation designed the Freedom Empowerment project to build economic capacity among thousands of young people. The increasing percentage of young people in Nigeria, and the high number of underprivileged youths who desire a better life but often resort to social vices due to poverty and lack of education, requires that we invest in improving standards of living. A feat which can no longer be left for government alone.
Across various local governments in Lagos state including Ajegunle and Isolo, the Freedom Empowerment Project has trained and empowered youth in skills such as; Art and Craft, Fashion Designing, Catering, Photography, ICT, Hospitality, etc. Entrepreneurs are frequently thought of as national assets to be cultivated, motivated, and remunerated to the greatest possible extent. Their successful innovations improve standards of living, create wealth with entrepreneurial ventures, create jobs and contribute to a growing economy.
It is our hope that the entrepreneurial training these young people have received will help them be self-reliant and confident enough in their own ability to take calculated risks necessary to succeed, and subsequently become independent when they achieve success.
