On Empowering Borno’s future: TYCON trained 25 women

On Empowering Borno’s future: TYCON trained 25 women

….. Hon Ali Ahmed sponsored the training , assures quarterly training scheme

…..Donates sewing machines, Cash as starter pack and to construct skills acquisition hub for empowerments

By: Our Reporter

Tinubu/Kashim Youth Coalition For Northern Nigeria (TYCON) in collaboration with Women Guide to Success Development Association (WOGSUDA) trained 25 women on different skills acquisition programme as master trainers who will be training women in different skills for empowerments and sustainable livelihoods.

The training which was sponsored by the Honourable Commissioner Borno State Ministry for Finance, Honourable Ali Ahmed Ali, and was represented by Hon Dogo M Shettima a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Borno State.

During the graduation ceremony and the inauguration of the local government exco of the TYCON Borno State chapter, the representative of the Honourable Commissioner while presenting sewing machines and cash of 50,000 each to the graduating women, Hon Dogo also announced that the Honourable Commissioner has also approved a quarterly training of women and youths in different trades so that it will compliment the effort of the Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum efforts is ensuring sustainable livelihoods to the people of Borno State.

The Senior Special Assistant also said the Honourable Commissioner has also assures to construct a skill acquisition hub within the Headquarter of TYCON so that it will be used as tràining centre.

The National Coordinator TYCON Dr Usman Ali Busuguma while making his inaugural speech, highlights series of programmes and achievements made by TYCON with the support of the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Finance which includes the payments of JAMB registration to 500 students, sponsoring of women empowerment programme and also payment of SSCE/NECO registration to hundreds of students within Borno State.
Dr Busuguma also present sewing machine and grinding machine to some women group who had been the source of selecting beneficiaries within Maiduguri and Jere LGA.

The Representative of the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Youth and Sports, who is also a director in the ministry, Alhaji Yusuf Mustapha Mohammed while making his presentation said his ministry is assuring TYCON organisation a partnership and support as he directed the organisation to come up with programmes and plans so that it will be supported.

Also the representative of the former Executive Chairman Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Hon Ali Umar Bolori made the presentation of cash donation of 50,000 and assure maximum support.

The Chief Executive of Go Green initiative Alhaji Usman Aliyu and the CEO BUMBA Furnitures while making their presentations made a cash donation and call on the graduant to make use of what is supported to them.

Highlight of the occasion which includes display of items produced such as Throw pillows, soap making, cosmetics, sewing and grinding.

The State Coordinator TYCON, Hon Babagana Ajas while making his vote of thanks, appreciates the support of the Hon Ali Ahmed Ali, Hon Saina Buba and those who grace the occasion and call for individuals and organisations to support policy and programmes that will move Borno State forward.

Those in attendance who made donation are the Chairman Tashan Baga fish market, Ward councillors, leaders of groups and associations among others.

On Empowering Borno’s future: TYCON trained 25 women