The Glo Skillbridge partnership, a flagship initiative of Glo Foundation, has officially taken off with a comprehensive skills training program for personnel of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). This ambitious project aims to empower LAWMA staff, particularly sweepers, with enhanced capabilities for economic diversification.
Around 150 selected sweepers are currently undergoing intensive training in Fashion, Bead Making, Baking, and Digital Skills at designated partner training centers across Lagos. Trainees are demonstrating a good grasp of the training, with some already showcasing their creativity. For instance, trainees at the Fashion and Bead Making training session at Yetroslane, Atunrase Estate, Gbagada, were seen sporting self-crafted beads by the third day of instruction.
Glo Foundation has expressed delight at the trainees’ commendable progress and commitment to maximizing this opportunity for knowledge expansion and supplementary income generation. The foundation’s initiative is designed to equip LAWMA staff with crucial soft skills and vocational expertise, enabling them to cultivate multiple income streams.
Trainees have expressed profound appreciation for the opportunity. Amusat Mopelola Airat and Liadi Fatimoh, two enthusiastic trainees, thanked Glo Foundation and LAWMA management for providing this chance to learn new skills and improve their lives.
The Baking training program at Bakery Initiatives, Yaba, Lagos, has been particularly impactful. Mrs. Busari Adebanke Busayo, a supervisor participating in the training, reported significant progress and praised the instructors’ guidance. “This training will be of huge benefit to me and my family,” she said, highlighting the practical benefits of learning how to measure and weigh flour for various baking products.
The digital skills training component has also received glowing reviews. Mr. Williams Oladipupo, a resident of Ikorodu, lauded Glo Foundation for providing a curriculum that will enhance his personal business ventures and support his children’s educational development. “This training will significantly bolster my business and assist my children, who are already engaged in coding,” he said.
Miss Udoh Blessing Endurance Francis, a 22-year-old sweeper, emphasized the importance of digital literacy in today’s world. “Digital skills are indispensable in the evolving global landscape,” she said, highlighting the relevance of the training to her future prospects.
The four-week training program is slated for completion in July, with early reports indicating high levels of concentration and engagement among the trainees. As the program progresses, it is expected to make a lasting impact on the lives of LAWMA staff and their families, empowering them with new skills and opportunities for economic growth.
