Ogun Lawmaker Hon. Damilare Bello Empowers Sagamu Youths With ICT Skills, Startup Capital At Graduation Ceremony

The Damilare Mohammed Bello (DMB) Foundation, in partnership with Hon. Omooba Damilare Mohammed Bello, member representing Ofin Sagamu 1 State Constituency at the Ogun State House of Assembly, has successfully concluded another cycle of its free Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training program. The graduation ceremony, which took place today at his constituency office, marked a significant milestone in the foundation’s ongoing commitment to digital empowerment in the community.

Hon. Damilare Bello, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Public Account and Anti-Corruption, demonstrated his dedication to youth development by providing startup cash gifts to the graduating students. This gesture underscores the lawmaker’s recognition that skills acquisition must be complemented with financial support to enable young entrepreneurs to translate their newly acquired knowledge into viable business ventures.

During the ceremony, both Hon. Damilare Mohammed Belloband  Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole respectively delivered an inspiring address to the graduands, emphasizing the critical importance of digital literacy in today’s rapidly evolving world. Honourable Bello challenged the students to leverage their training as a stepping stone to greater engagement with the digital economy, noting that technological advancement presents unprecedented opportunities for those equipped with relevant skills.

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The program’s Provost, Comrade Damilare Fasasi, expressed appreciation for the students’ dedication and cooperation throughout the learning period. He assured the graduates of continued support, encouraging them to maintain contact with the foundation and seek guidance whenever necessary. This commitment to ongoing mentorship reflects the program’s holistic approach to skills development beyond the classroom.

Parents of the graduating students voiced their gratitude during the vote of thanks session, specifically acknowledging Hon. Damilare Bello’s vision and generosity. Their appreciation highlighted the community impact of the initiative, which provides free training to young people who might otherwise lack access to quality ICT education and startup capital.

The success of the current batch has generated significant interest in the program, with the next training cycle scheduled to commence on July 28th. The foundation plans to run two sessions to accommodate the growing demand for digital skills training, demonstrating the program’s expanding reach and community acceptance.

This initiative represents a practical approach to addressing youth unemployment while building local capacity in the technology sector. By combining skills training with startup capital, the DMB Foundation and Hon. Damilare Bello are creating a sustainable model for youth empowerment that could serve as a template for similar programs across Ogun State and beyond.