Yarang Llamisi Foundation trains 93 women in vocational, literacy skills in Gombe

Yarang Llamisi Foundation trains 93 women in vocational, literacy skills in Gombe

By Jamila Muhammad

The Yarang Llamisi Foundation (YLF) has graduated 93 women from its free vocational, entrepreneurship and literacy training programs in Gombe State.

The Yarang Llamisi Foundation organised the programme at Zumbuk Primary School in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area as part of its efforts to promote women empowerment and economic self-reliance.

Community leaders, civil society groups, facilitators and family members attended the graduation ceremony to celebrate the beneficiaries after months of training in various vocational and literacy skills.

In a goodwill message, the founder and chief executive officer of the foundation, Sarah Haruna Musa Moda, described the graduation as a major milestone in the organization’s commitment to supporting women and vulnerable groups through education and skill acquisition.

Ms. Moda said the initiative was organised free of charge as part of the foundation’s contribution to community development and efforts to improve women’s livelihoods in the state.

According to her, the programme was designed to equip beneficiaries with practical and income-generating skills to enable them to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to their families and communities.

“This occasion represents a remarkable milestone in vocational, entrepreneurial and literacy achievement. It reflects the resilience, dedication, and vision that define the Yarang Llamisi Foundation community,” she said.

The founder commended the trainers, volunteers, and organisers for their support of the program’s success and urged the beneficiaries to make productive use of the skills they acquired.

Speaking at the event, the principal of the programme, Mary Mele, said the initiative reflected the foundation’s commitment to promoting women’s education, economic empowerment and social development in Gombe State.

She explained that the beneficiaries received training in different vocational fields alongside literacy and entrepreneurial education aimed at strengthening their capacity to establish and manage small businesses.

Ms. Mele encouraged the graduates to remain focused and use the knowledge they gained during the program to improve their lives and support their communities.

Also speaking, the chairman of the Gombe State Civil Society Network, Ambassador Ibrahim Yusuf, commended the foundation for investing in women’s empowerment and community development.

Mr. Yusuf described the program as timely and impactful, noting that empowering women through vocational training and education would significantly contribute to poverty reduction and economic growth in the state.

The event featured the presentation of certificates to the beneficiaries amid celebrations from guests and community members.

The Yarang Llamisi Foundation has continued to implement programs focused on literacy, vocational training, and entrepreneurial development as part of efforts to promote self-reliance among women and youths in Gombe State.

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