(Video) 700 youths/adults graduates, get empowerment equipment from ImoleEko Foundation
By Alphonsus N. EFFI
The 6th graduation ceremony of over 700 youths/adults skill acquisition empowerment programme, where most of the graduands were given gift items like
grinding machines, and electric cookers, among many others.
These equipments were given by the profession of each of the graduands as regards, their lines of profession, which includes hairdressers, caterers, pedicures/manicures, tailors and a whole lot of
vocations that would keep them busy and off the streets from violent and negative vices.
The Oba Akran of Badagry, the Eze Ndigbo of Badagry, likewise other notable dignitaries and politicians of timber and caliber across all political spheres in the country were all present at the occasion amidst all pomp and pageantry.
The presence of the chief co-ordinator of the ceremony, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer PRINOCC Group of Company, Dr. (Prince) Yommy Eshinlokun Ogungbe, a proud member of the Eko Club, and also a member of the African Institute of Enterprise Development and management, who has travelled extensively in his philanthropic exploits. The ImoleEko, frontrunner yearly takes care of JAMB/WAEC forms procurement for members of his constituency; and reaches out to the widows and less privileged in the society.
It is obvious to echo here that his political efforts had not started today but way back in his younger days, he was part of the NADECO, AFENIFERE and Campaign for Democracy (CD) team during the 1999 military regime. He was also the president of the Nigeria Youth Development movement in 1998, he held the position for 4 years in 1998, when NEDECO and AFENIFERE merged to form a pressure group against the military government, especially under General Sani Abacha’s era, he played a major role in showcasing his capacity as an activist.
He also contested for the Chairmanship position of Badagry L.G.A, under the party, UNCP. He was also part of the state EXCO, as the Assistant legal officer of AD Political Party. He also later, represented the Apapa LGA and other major activities.
Suffice it to say that the erudite ambassador, Dr. Eshinlokun Ogungbe, aside from being a shrewd businessman, is also a political Juggernaut, likewise an erudite philanthropist whose position/niche, has affected progressive turnaround to all and sundry in Lagos and Nigeria in general.
Expect comprehensive details in Creekvibes magazine this month December 2023).
