The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the SIFAX Group, in partnership with the World Bank, has successfully trained over ninety students of the State Senior Secondary School, Oyewole, Agege in Orile Agege Local Government Area, Lagos State. This training forms part of the foundation’s ongoing Community Connections Campaign Projects in Nigeria.
The program aimed to equip students with practical technology skills that would enhance their education, improve job prospects, and enable long-term self-employment. Training modules included computer literacy, machine learning, and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Selected representatives from different classes were expected to share the knowledge gained with their peers. Mrs. Foluke Ademokun, Executive Coordinator of AAAF, highlighted that the initiative targets youth unemployment and the skills gap in Nigeria. “This effort is expected to benefit not only the students but also the community at large, as the skills acquired can improve lives and contribute to local economic development,” she stated.
Mrs. Sherifat Ajala, Vice Principal of the school, commended AAAF for their facilitation. “On behalf of the school management and all these students, I want to say a big thank you to AAAF and the SIFAX Group for their excellent work and for the wonderful gift. May the Lord Almighty continue to bless you,” she said.
Two standout students, Goodluck Innocent and Moses Faith, were rewarded for active participation and expressed gratitude to AAAF and the SIFAX Group for providing the skills necessary to enhance their employability.
As part of the program, the school received a projector, laptop, and projector screen. Previous schools that have benefited from similar programs include Community Grammar School, Zion Pepe (Ondo State); Osolu Senior Secondary School (Badagry); Pobuna Senior Grammar School (Epe); Baptist Model College (Ile-Epo); Ijaiye-Ojokoro Senior High School (Ifako-Ijaiye); and Unity Senior College (Alimosho), bringing the total number of empowered students to nearly 600.
