BREAKING : OONI TEACHES HOW TO FISH

THE Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has continued to be a blessing to the people of Yorubaland. Apart from trying to unify the Yoruba kingdoms, he is also keen on development and human growth.

On Monday, courtesy of the Ooni, many young girls went home with sewing machines after undergoing some training.

Addressing newsmen during the event, Ogunwusi expressed his joy over the success recorded through the initiative since its inception five years ago.

The monarch said: “I wish to call on the government at all levels and all well-meaning Nigerians to direct huge resources in this line in order to create opportunities for younger people. When I started about six years ago, my intention was to create chances for all able-bodied young persons. So, I awarded scholarships to indigent students and trained others in several vocations, including fashion designing like we have here today.

“I am so surprised when my staff in charge told me that over 1,000 persons have benefited. We now have our beneficiaries scattered all over the country studying one course or the other while those we trained and empowered in different vocations are now financially independent and even assisting their respective homes.”