The wife of former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, Olufunso Amosun, has empowered youths, traders and vulnerable residents of Ile-Ife, Osun State, through financial grants and digital skills training as part of activities marking the 2026 Edi Moremi Festival.
The empowerment initiatives, organised under the Yeye Moremi Oodua platform, were aimed at improving livelihoods, promoting economic independence and equipping young people with skills to participate in the growing digital economy.
As part of the programme, Amosun provided a N5m empowerment grant to market associations operating at Oja Titu market in Ile-Ife, alongside widows and other members of the community.
Speaking at the Ooni of Ife’s palace on Sunday, Amosun explained that the financial support was distributed among 15 market associations to strengthen their businesses through a revolving loan arrangement.
She said the associations would collectively manage the funds and determine which members would benefit from the loans to support their businesses and improve their financial capacity.
According to her, the initiative was designed to make a meaningful impact on the economic activities of residents, particularly petty traders who require financial assistance to sustain and expand their businesses.
Amosun added that the programme would be monitored, with plans to return after one year to assess its impact on the beneficiaries.
She also encouraged wealthy Nigerians, traditional rulers and individuals in positions of influence to support vulnerable members of society, stressing that helping others should not be limited to financial contributions.
Beyond the financial empowerment, the former Ogun First Lady also celebrated the graduation of 70 youths who completed a six-week artificial intelligence and digital skills training programme at the YMO AI and Digital Training Hub.
The programme initially enrolled about 150 participants, but only 70 successfully met the attendance, commitment and performance requirements for certification.
Amosun explained that the initiative was established to equip young people with relevant technological skills, including artificial intelligence, to improve their employment opportunities and promote entrepreneurship.
She noted that participants who did not meet the required standards would be given another opportunity through a two-week refresher programme.
The festival also featured a medical outreach organised in collaboration with the Eye Foundation, benefiting more than 200 residents through free eye examinations, screening, prescription glasses and glaucoma surgeries for eligible patients.
The wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, commended Amosun for supporting women, youths and other vulnerable residents of the community.
She described the initiatives as meaningful contributions towards improving livelihoods and creating opportunities for grassroots development.
The activities formed part of the 2026 Edi Moremi Festival, which celebrates the legacy of Queen Moremi Ajasoro while promoting education, economic empowerment, healthcare and community development.
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