The Ekiti State Government has called on young people across the state to seize the opportunity of acquiring a timeless craft through the Aso-Oke Weaving Hands-On Training Programme.
The initiative, which is being implemented at the Ekiti State Aso-Oke Hub, is powered by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives as part of efforts to promote job creation, youth empowerment and cultural preservation.
The Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Mrs. Omotayo Adeola, who made this known to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, said the training is targeted at unemployed youths who are eager to learn valuable skills that can make them self-reliant, establish small businesses and contribute to the revival of the state’s renowned aso-oke heritage.
Mrs. Adeola explained that participants would receive practical training in aso-oke weaving, gain entrepreneurial knowledge and be supported to chart sustainable paths to income generation, aligning with the job creation agenda of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration.
“The programme is not only about giving our youths skills to start their own businesses, but also about reviving a cultural legacy that defines us as Ekiti people,” she stressed.
According to her, the Aso-Oke Weaving Hands-On Training Programme will equip beneficiaries with tools for entrepreneurship development, financial independence and creative innovation in textile design, thereby boosting both cultural tourism and economic growth.
How to apply:
Interested applicants are directed to apply by filling the application form through the official registration link Here, noting that slots are limited.