The M&G Etomi Foundation ran a two-day vocational training in Rivers State for the Ogan-ama, Abam-ama and Ogoloma communities, teaching practical skills including cupcake baking, throw pillow making and chin-chin making.
The program was planned as a two-day vocational training. Courses taught included:
- Cup cake baking
- Throw pillow making and
- Chin-chin making
The venue for Day 1 was Community Secondary School Ogan-ama. This was to ensure maximum participation from members of the Ogan-ama, Abam-ama and Ogoloma communities, as the problem of transportation to Port Harcourt was eliminated. Click image below to view enlarged.
The venue for Day 2 was the MGE Solutions office, #62 Mbonu Street, Port Harcourt. This was to ensure maximum participation from the MLG communities closer to Port Harcourt – Firisika Polo and Dic-Fiberesima-ama. Click image below to view enlarged.
Program Achievements
- There were a total of 57 recorded participants: 53 for Day 1 and 4 for Day 2
- The participants were enthusiastic in learning the skills taught.
- Participants were able to practice the skills taught immediately afterwards
- The program for Day 1, was completed within the time allotted.
