The Participants at the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
Invited Guests Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
The invited guests and the beneficiaries Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
The Diocesan Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Ike Aduba with the Caritas and JDPC Issele-Uku staff at the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
ADDRESS BY THE CHANCELLOR at the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
OPENING PRAYER at the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
Startup kits for the beneficiaries of Hair Dressing at the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
The Beneficiaries listening during the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
The Beneficiaries at the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
The Provincial Program Manager addressing the gathering at the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
The Provincial Program Manager, Barr. Onomen Oriakhi addressing the gathering at the Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for Hair Dressing
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for Hair Dressing
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for Hair Dressing
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for Tailoring
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for Tailoring
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for electrical repairs
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for electrical repairs
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for electrical repairs
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for barbing
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for soap making
The Chancellor presenting the Startup kits to one of the beneficiaries for welding
The invited guests and the beneficiaries Presentation of the Startup Kits to the Beneficiaries of Vocation Skills Training un the SMAT-P Project
The Director JDPC Issele-Uku Diocese
On Tuesday, 27th April 2021, JDPC Issele-Uku Diocese presented 30 youths, who were trained by the organisation in different Vocational skills with startup kits. Both the training and the subsequent empowerment were made possible through the project, Sustainable Measures Against Trafficking in Persons (SMAT-P), which was sponsored by the Italian Catholic Bishops Conference through Caritas Nigeria.
The SMAT-P project was implemented in 5 Dioceses across 3 States. Previously, in the course of implementing the project in Delta State, 100 women were given small grants worth ₦50,000 each to start up different businesses of their choice, 77 children were given education grant for one year while 6 youths in higher institutions were given scholarships worth ₦200,000 naira each. All those were geared towards providing a livelihood support to vulnerable persons in order to protect them from traffickers. The presentation of the startup kits was the height of those livelihood supports.
The event, which took place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Agbor had in attendance the Diocesan Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Ike Aduba representing the Diocese of Issele-Uku. Other personalities included Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Abude, Chief Jonathan Agbejiegwe (PG Abavo) and a Social Welfare Officer for Ika South, Mr. Peter Okocha, who represented the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Mrs. Oghenekevew Agas. The Caritas Nigeria was represented by the grant specialist Mr. Gotus Gaksewa and Sr. Christiana Ikhane OP. and the Provincial Program Manager of SMAT-P, Barr. Onomen Oriakhi.
The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of the startup kits to the beneficiaries by the Diocesan Chancellor and the transportation allowance provided for them by Caritas. It must be noted that Caritas Nigeria also made provision for the payment of shop-rent for the beneficiaries for a period of six months. We wish all the beneficiaries good luck in their future endeavours.
