Have you ever encountered a computer science graduate without a laptop? Someone who possesses the knowledge to navigate routes but feels lost and stagnant without a roadmap? Meet Stephen, a representation of countless youths in Ojo-Okoko facing similar predicaments, if not worse.
At Lead for Good Africa, our core mission revolves around democratizing access to opportunities for economic advancement in marginalized communities. Stephen’s story resonates deeply with us—individuals hungry for personal transformation, yearning to make meaningful strides, yet hindered by the confines of their surroundings, stifling their potential to flourish.
The recent launch of the Lead For Good Skill Empowerment Center, in collaboration with Zenith Bank in the Ojo community, marks a pivotal step towards this goal. Over 150 women and youths participated in our one-week intensive training program. This program provided leadership and entrepreneurial training sessions, alongside practical skills training in areas like beaded bag making, ornaments, soap & disinfectants, and millinery; skills tailored to their community’s needs and market demands.
The impact was profound. Witnessing the transformation within such a short timeframe was nothing short of remarkable. They not only acquired valuable skills but also generated innovative business ideas, some even opening Zenith savings accounts to further their entrepreneurial journey and keep them accountable.
This ripple effect, where the light from one candle ignites others, symbolizes the purpose of the Lead For Good Skill Empowerment Center. The center serves as a beacon of light, illuminating the paths of individuals in Ajangbadi-Ojo and beyond, helping them unearth their hidden treasures onwards the path of self-sustained economic growth and advancement for themselves as individuals, as well as the communities within which they live.
As shared by the CEO/Founder of Lead For Good Africa, the visionary woman behind this impactful initiative, ‘poverty is a mindset. And our goal as an organization is to equip more individuals with the right mindset, skillset and toolset to overcome poverty, improve their quality of lives and attain sustainable economic growth.’ Also in attendance at the Launch Event was the member representing the Ojo constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honorable Segun Ege, who applauded this initiative designed and executed by Lead For Good Africa.
Although this is a milestone worth celebrating, the work doesn’t end here. Lead For Good Africa is on a mission to empower program beneficiaries and thousands of more individuals to become beacons themselves, spreading light and opportunity throughout their communities.
Transformation is within reach and we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we can make a tangible difference, one community at a time.
