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Professional Skills Training Scholarship Project

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Empowering Ogoni Through Skills Training and Scholarships

Introduction

The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has announced an impactful program for 2025, aimed at transforming the Ogoni Kingdom through professional skills training and scholarship opportunities. This program addresses decades of environmental and socio-economic challenges caused by oil exploration in the region, which disrupted livelihoods and degraded the environment. By prioritizing human capital development, OLI seeks to empower Ogoni indigenes with the skills needed to thrive in today's global economy.

Why This Initiative Matters

Ogoni, a region rich in cultural heritage and natural resources, is home to approximately 2 million resilient people. Despite its potential, the region has faced underdevelopment and economic stagnation. The new program by OLI emphasizes vocational and professional training to foster self-reliance, entrepreneurial growth, and national development.

Scope of the Program

The initiative identifies and supports qualified Ogoni indigenes through needs-based assessments, providing:

  • Fully funded scholarships for selected vocational and professional courses.
  • Job placement opportunities through collaborations with local and international partners.

Courses Offered

The program offers a diverse range of training options, including:

  • Oil & Gas, Marine Technology, Welding, Automobile, and Electrical Work.
  • Digital-focused skills like Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development.
  • Creative fields like Fashion Design, Event Management, and Hospitality.
  • Specialized training in Aviation, Nursing, and Project Management.

Objectives

  1. Equip Ogoni indigenes with marketable skills.
  2. Foster entrepreneurial capabilities for economic self-reliance.
  3. Drive human capital development and economic advancement.

Key Highlights

  • Funding: The program is fully funded by OLI and its partners.
  • Selection Process: Scholarships are offered quarterly, ensuring community-wide inclusiveness.
  • Training Locations: Participants cover their transportation and accommodation, except in cases where special arrangements are made with training partners.

We hereby invite all qualified indigenes to seize this transformative opportunity to build a better future. Together, we can lay the foundation for sustainable development in Ogoni.

Contact Us:
OGONI LIBERATION INITIATIVE
24 Timber Road, Bori & 16 OheTato Street, D/Line, Port Harcourt
Tel: 08114267978, 08021417907
Email: [email protected]