NYSC MEMBER TRAINS 1,102 TARABA WOMEN, STUDENTS IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS
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By; Ganiyat Sunmola
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Joy Alkali, has empowered 1,102 women and students in Taraba State through vocational skills training, literacy education and Computer-Based Test (CBT) coaching as part of her Community Development Service (CDS) project.
Alkali also distributed school uniforms to 30 students of Government Day Secondary School, Howai, in Jalingo to support educational access and reduce the burden on parents.
The initiative, carried out under her Better Tomorrow Initiative, was officially unveiled on Tuesday following a three-month literacy programme tagged Learning to Read and a week-long vocational training in baking, pastries and confectionery.
Addressing participants during the graduation ceremony, Alkali said the project was aimed at equipping women and young people with practical skills that could generate income, encourage self-reliance and improve their standard of living.
She explained that the programme was driven by her desire to make a meaningful impact within her host community, noting that empowering women contributes significantly to the growth of families, communities and the nation at large.
According to her, the graduation ceremony represented not only the completion of a training programme but also a celebration of empowerment, opportunity and a brighter future for beneficiaries.
Alkali encouraged participants to utilise the skills acquired to establish businesses, become financially independent and share their knowledge with others in their communities.
She further stated that the donation of school uniforms was intended to complement the education initiatives of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, by promoting school attendance and easing financial pressures on parents.
The corps member expressed gratitude to sponsors, volunteers, facilitators and community leaders whose support contributed to the success of the project, stressing that its true impact would be measured by the number of lives transformed.
Taraba State NYSC Coordinator, Mr Ella Aji Williams, represented by the Head of Community Development Service, Mr Sunday Wankari, commended Alkali for implementing a project that aligns with the objectives of the NYSC scheme.
He also praised the management of Government Day Secondary School, Howai, and the Taraba State Government for creating a conducive environment that enabled corps members to execute meaningful community projects.
Similarly, the NYSC Local Government Inspector, Mr Lafal Clement, described the initiative as an example of selfless service and encouraged other corps members to embark on projects that address pressing community needs.
The Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Howai, Comrade Abubakar Sanusi, lauded Alkali’s contributions, noting that she had renovated classroom chalkboards, introduced reading and CBT support programmes, donated uniforms and implemented other interventions that had positively impacted students.
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