AEA steps up rural economic intervention programmes

January 23 14:30 2024 by The Ajasa News Print This Article

…Signs MoU On the Management of the Agency’s Fashion Hub in Abaji
…Several Jobs Coming

In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide economic empowerment for rural dwellers in the six Area Councils of FCT in particular and the country at large ,which is being vigorously pursued by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory(FCT), His Excellency, Nyesom Wike, Abuja Enterprise Agency(AEA),has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with AFS Vocational Hub to ensure quality and sustainable management of the Agency’s newly equipped Fashion Hub in Abaji Area Council of FCT.While signing the MoU on Monday,22nd, 2024 at the Headquarters of the Agency, in Jahi-Abuja,the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Enterprise Agency, Mr.Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe declared that the move was in tandem with the mandate of the Agency which focuses greater part of its activities in the rural areas of the Territory.

Acting MD/CEO of Abuja Enterprise Agency,Mr.Chudi Ugwuada Ezirigwe (left) & CEO of AFS Vocational Hub, Mr.Femi Oladosu performing the official signing Ceremony for the management of AEA Fashion Hub in Abaji by the latter at the Agency’s Headquarters, Jahi-Abuja

Mr. Ezirigwe further hinted that the Agency is working assiduously to sign similar agreements with serious minded Private Organizations, with proven track records in the management of digital fashion hub, thereby giving rise to proposed establishment of modern fashion Institutes across the six Area Councils of FCT, within the year.

The Acting CEO maintained that the MoU is in fulfilment of the core mandate of the Agency as a vehicle for wealth creation, employment generation and poverty eradication.

Harping on the huge potentials and prospects of the Fashion Industry, Mr. Ezirigwe expressed strong optimism that the Industry has the capacity to take thousands of youths off the streets.

Earlier, in his address, the CEO of AFS Vocational Hub, Mr.Femi Oladosu who pledged the commitment of his Organization to bring to bear years of tested experience in the fashion industry, stressed that AFS has carved a niche for itself by facilitating several trainings locally and internationally.