**Ojo Local Government Holds Joint Graduation Ceremony for ICT and Skill Acquisition Trainees**
The Executive Chairman of Ojo Local Government, **Hon. Princess Muhibat Titilola Rufai**, on Wednesday, 17th December 2025, held a joint graduation ceremony for beneficiaries of the Intensive ICT and Skill Acquisition Training Programme at the Council Secretariat. The event marked Day 3 of activities under **Project Thank You Ojo**, organized to celebrate her 100 days in office.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman described the graduation as more than the end of a training programme, noting that it represents the start of new opportunities, economic empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods for the people of Ojo.
She emphasized that formal education alone is no longer sufficient in today’s economy, stressing the importance of practical, vocational, digital, and entrepreneurial skills for job creation and growth. She added that ICT now plays a central role in communication, business, and service delivery, making continuous learning and skill development essential.
The Chairman reaffirmed that skill acquisition remains a core focus of the **WHACES Agenda** of the administration, covering Works, Health, Agriculture, Capacity Development, Education, and Security. According to her, empowerment through skills is key to reducing unemployment, improving well-being, and enhancing community safety.
Under **Project Thank You Ojo**, over **600 beneficiaries** were trained in vocational skills, while **more than 500 participants** completed ICT training programmes, reflecting the administration’s commitment to youth and women empowerment.
She urged the graduands to see their certificates as tools for independence, encouraging them to apply their skills, remain innovative, and create opportunities for themselves.
In his remarks, **Comrade Adigun Ibrahim**, Lagos State Youth Chairman and a supporter of the initiative, commended the Chairman for her commitment to empowerment, noting that the training was practical and impactful for over 100 participants. He also presented ICT starter packs to the three most outstanding ICT trainees.
**Princess Gbemisola Ajitunmobi**, representing the Speed Up Lagos Project, praised the Chairman as “a woman of purpose” and disclosed that 715 participants benefited from the free skill acquisition programme under the initiative.
Traditional ruler **Oba Galibu Aderemi Rufai (Adeife I)** congratulated the Chairman on behalf of the graduates, while **Ali-Balogun Rukayat**, representing the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government, **Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert (Bibire)**, commended the administration for investing in youth development and urged graduates to put their skills to good use.
Starter packs and work tools were presented to participants across departments, including catering, fashion, makeup, barbing, home essentials, graphics, and ICT. Special awards and tools were also presented to outstanding trainees in ICT, web development, fashion, graphics, and other skill areas by partners, traditional leaders, and government representatives.
The event featured appreciation speeches from ICT department representatives, while the closing remarks were delivered by the Council Manager, **Mr. Sejuro Asokere**.
The ceremony was attended by: Mrs. Ali-Balogun Rukayat representing the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, HRM Oba Galibu Aderemi Rufai (Adeife l) Olojo of Ojo Kingdom, HRM Oba Abideen Adekunbi Durosinmi, the Osolu of Irewe Kingdom, Alhaji Kazeem Dada, APC Party Chairman, Princess Gbemisola Ajetunmobi (Director Speed Up Lagos State Project), Comrade Adigun Ibrahim (Lagos State Youth Chairman), Alhaji Shitta Adams APC leader, Alhaji Jimoh Rabiu, APC leader, Former Vice Chairman, Mrs. Edna Uche Ubochi.
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