Former Ogun State First Lady Olufunso Amosun has recently empowered 70 youths in Osun State with artificial‑intelligence (AI) training and disbursed a total of N5 million in grants to traders and widows in the historic city of Ile‑Ifẹ, the Punch newspaper reported.
The AI training programme targeted a cohort of 70 young people, equipping them with digital skills that are increasingly demanded in Nigeria’s evolving technology sector. Participants received instruction on AI concepts and practical applications intended to improve their employability and entrepreneurial prospects.
In parallel, Amosun allocated N5 million in cash grants to local traders and widows, aiming to bolster small‑scale businesses and provide financial relief to vulnerable households. The grants were distributed directly to beneficiaries in Ile‑Ifẹ.
Osun State, located in southwestern Nigeria, has been focusing on youth empowerment and economic inclusion as part of broader development goals. Initiatives such as this training and grant programme are designed to address high youth unemployment and support informal sector workers.
Stakeholders said the combined effort of skill development and financial assistance could have a lasting impact on the livelihoods of the participants, fostering greater economic resilience in the region.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>