Shell Nigeria Gas Empowers 150 Youths on Enterprise Development, Donates Equipments

As part of an effort to contribute to economic development in the country through youth employment initiatives, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited has trained and empowered 150 youths in Ogun State on enterprise development, skill acquisition and also donated equipments.

Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited, Mr Ralph Gbobo disclosed this during the graduation ceremony for the 150 youths trained in skills acquisition in Ogun state.

The beneficiaries completed the 5-day enterprise development training program(EDP) organized by Shell Nigeria Gas for host communities which provided entrepreneurship skills for youth entrepreneurs in the state.

The graduates were empowered with equipment as start-up capital ranging from welding machines, sewing machines, bakery ovens, hair-dressing machines, and catering equipment, among others.

According to Mr Gbobo represented by Mr Simeon Eze, Assets Manager West Division, the Enterprise Development program is to ensure youths in host communities hone their skills, sharpen business acumen, build successful businesses, provide employment and increase income levels in the society.

In his contribution, Oba Prof. Abdul Kabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, Olota of Ota urged the beneficiary entrepreneurs to be more steadfast and determined to succeed in their various businesses irrespective of the challenges. ”

In his words ” You are taking the first step of a long and fulfilling business career, self – development and skills acquisition on the road to being a successful entrepreneur ” he said.

“We appreciate Shell Nigeria Gas Limited for their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, the enterprise development and skills-acquisition trainers, Emobella Engineering Nigeria Limited, youth leaders for their support in creating the enabling environment, as well as the Local and State government ” Oba Prof. Obalanlege, Olota of Ota stated.