Forty persons have completed training in Adire production at the Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area in Lagos.
The ceremony, according to the organisers, was the third edition.
The programme, held at Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area Secretariat, had in attendance, prominent dignitaries, including the Chairman of the LCDA, Hon Dr. Ahmed Apatira; the Director General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization, Hon. Aisha Adamu Augie; President, National Union of Textile Garment Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), Comrade Peter Godonu, and others.
In his speech, Apatira, praised the leaders of the association in the area, promising that his administration will continue to offer support that would be needed in creating employment opportunities for the youths of the community.
“It is our plan to support any idea that is geared towards improving the lives of the people of this community and this is one of the area we are looking at in terms of youth empowerments.
“The Adire production training will always come in handy in reducing crimes in the community and will further give hope to the youths.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Itire-Ikate Adire Producers Association, Comrade Ibrahim Lawal, expressed delight at the achievements of the association under his leadership.