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 LAGOS STATE TRAINS RESIDENTS ON HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS PRODUCTION

In furtherance of the T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus Agenda of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Office of Rural Development, through its Agency, the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), has continued its Year 2026 Training and Empowerment Programme for residents across Lagos State with a training on the production of household chemicals such as disinfectant, balm ointment, liquid soap and other household products.

Delivering his keynote address, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje reaffirmed Governor Sanwo-Olu's commitment to poverty alleviation and the creation of self-reliant citizens through skills acquisition and empowerment programmes, thereby advancing the administration's vision of making Lagos State a 21st-century economy.

Dr. Agbaje further disclosed that, to ensure the programme reaches residents across the State, Governor Sanwo-Olu approved that the training be held across the five divisions of Lagos State. He noted that the current edition was taking place at the Eti-Osa Local Government Secretariat.

In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for remaining steadfast in his commitment to building a 21st-century economy through continuous investment in skills acquisition and empowerment initiatives.

She encouraged participants to maximise the opportunity provided by the programme by commercialising the skills acquired, thereby improving their livelihoods while contributing meaningfully to the economic development of Lagos State.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Director, Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), Mr. Balogun Musibau expressed appreciation to Governor Sanwo-Olu for prioritising the economic empowerment of residents. He urged participants to make effective use of the knowledge and practical skills they would acquire during the training.

The training, facilitated by Dura Complete Natural Skincare, equipped 100 participants with practical skills in the production of household chemicals and related products, empowering them to become self-reliant entrepreneurs and active contributors to the socio-economic development of Lagos State.

Aishat Adekanmbi and Abdulrahman Aisha, two participants and beneficiaries of the training and empowerment programme, who spoke on behalf of others, commended the efforts of the Governor in empowering men and women in Lagos State, stating that the training they have received would help them create wealth through the multiple streams of income they have been exposed to.