By Jimmy Fatunbi
The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, partners with MO-Power and the I Choose Life Foundation to equip youths with practical, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered skills through a five-day empowerment training programme designed to enhance their digital capabilities and employment prospects.
The MO-Power AI Empowerment Initiative commenced today, with participants receiving training on how to leverage AI tools in content creation, web development, graphic design, and other creative fields.
Speaking at the commencement of the programme, Hon. Adebanjo emphasised the importance of embracing emerging technologies in a rapidly evolving digital world, noting that Artificial Intelligence presents young people with opportunities to transform their ideas into practical solutions, develop valuable skills, and explore new career paths.
The Chairman assured participants that the council would explore additional opportunities to help them apply the knowledge acquired during the training. He disclosed that, in collaboration with the Head of ICT, the council would consider engaging the trainees on relevant projects within the council, providing them with practical experience and opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities.
He further announced that the council’s vocational training centre would soon be made available to youths at an affordable cost, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to accessible skills acquisition, digital inclusion, and youth development.
Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo expressed appreciation to the I Choose Life Foundation for its partnership and support in advancing the initiative, describing collaborative efforts of this nature as essential to preparing young people for the opportunities and challenges of the digital economy.
Also speaking at the training, the Special Adviser on ICT and Digital Economy, Hon. Olatunji Adebayo, highlighted how AI tools are transforming the creative industry by making tasks that previously required considerable time, technical expertise, and effort more efficient and accessible.
He explained that participants would learn how to use AI-powered applications to create and edit videos, generate voice-overs, design websites, and bring creative ideas to life. He encouraged the trainees to remain committed throughout the programme and make effective use of the free training to acquire practical, marketable skills.
Hon. Moyosore Adebayo further urged participants to build portfolios showcasing their abilities, noting that practical experience and demonstrable skills could strengthen their job applications, improve their employability, and open doors to freelance opportunities and entrepreneurship.
Representing the I Choose Life Foundation, Mr. Ayoola Akinwunmi reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to mental health awareness, drug prevention, and initiatives that support the holistic development of young people.
He described the five-day programme as an opportunity for participants to progress from the fundamentals of AI to a higher level of competence in applying AI-powered tools. He urged them to take the training seriously, remain attentive, and maximise the opportunities available to them.
In his remarks, the Onigbongbo youth representative, Akinlola Damilola, encouraged participants to remain consistent in learning and developing their AI skills. He stressed that acquiring a skill was only the beginning, emphasising the need for continuous practice, practical application, and constant improvement to achieve meaningful results.
