Former Ogun State First Lady and Yeye Moremi Oodua, Yeye Olufunso Amosun, has empowered 70 youths, particularly from Ile-Ife, Osun State, with certificates after completing the first cohort of the YMO AI and Digital Training Hub.
The graduation ceremony formed part of activities marking the grand finale of the Edi Moremi Festival in Ile-Ife.
Speaking at the event held at the Sir Adebutu Keshinton Building, within the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Amosun said the initiative was inspired by the courage and selflessness of Queen Moremi Ajasoro and aimed at equipping young people with artificial intelligence and other digital skills to enhance their employment opportunities and financial independence.
She disclosed that about 150 participants enrolled in the six-week programme, but only 70 qualified for certification after meeting the instructors’ attendance and performance requirements.
Amosun added that those who failed to meet the required standards would be given another opportunity through a two-week refresher programme before reassessment.
She urged young people to take advantage of the free training, stressing that the centre remained open to anyone willing to acquire relevant digital skills.
Beyond youth empowerment, she announced a free medical outreach organised in collaboration with the Eye Foundation, expected to benefit over 200 people, including women from the palace and the wider Ife community.
The outreach featured free eye screenings, eyeglasses and glaucoma surgeries for eligible beneficiaries.
The Moremi Festival also featured the Queen Moremi Ajasoro Beauty Pageant, an initiative of Queen Aderonke Ogunwusi, the Queen Moremi Ajasoro Global Ambassador, which has been held for 11 years.
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