Foundation Disburses N41m and Tools to Graduates in Delta State
The Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation has empowered 41 graduates in Delta State, Nigeria, through its Batch C Skill Acquisition Programme. Each beneficiary received a takeoff grant of N1 million, totaling N41 million, along with essential working tools such as makeup kits, hairdressing equipment, baking supplies, generators, and deep freezers. The graduates completed vocational training in fields including fashion design, culinary arts, baking, salon services, and makeup styling. During the graduation ceremony in Effurun, foundation founder Esther Tonlagha emphasized that the initiative aims to promote self-reliance, reduce social vulnerability among women and young people, and foster sustainable community development. She highlighted that the program goes beyond certificate acquisition by providing practical skills and resources for economic independence and emergency response capacity. The foundation reaffirmed its commitment to offering continued mentorship to the beneficiaries. Observers noted the significance of such empowerment programs in tackling unemployment and strengthening grassroots resilience. This event underscores the foundation's ongoing efforts to support vulnerable individuals in the Niger Delta region, shaping lives and creating lasting economic impact through targeted skill acquisition and financial support.
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Foundation Disburses N41m and Tools to Graduates in Delta State
The Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation has empowered 41 graduates in Delta State, Nigeria, through its Batch C Skill Acquisition Programme. Each beneficiary received a takeoff grant of N1 million, totaling N41 million, along with essential working tools such as makeup kits, hairdressing equipment, baking supplies, generators, and deep freezers. The graduates completed vocational training in fields including fashion design, culinary arts, baking, salon services, and makeup styling. During the graduation ceremony in Effurun, foundation founder Esther Tonlagha emphasized that the initiative aims to promote self-reliance, reduce social vulnerability among women and young people, and foster sustainable community development. She highlighted that the program goes beyond certificate acquisition by providing practical skills and resources for economic independence and emergency response capacity. The foundation reaffirmed its commitment to offering continued mentorship to the beneficiaries. Observers noted the significance of such empowerment programs in tackling unemployment and strengthening grassroots resilience. This event underscores the foundation's ongoing efforts to support vulnerable individuals in the Niger Delta region, shaping lives and creating lasting economic impact through targeted skill acquisition and financial support.
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