Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) is a non-governmental organization. As a part of its continuous developmental contribution to the society, the YEDIS organized the empowerment seminar for 200 female hairdressers in Ikirun, and its environment, Osun State, Nigeria, and with the distribution of twenty (20) hand dryers and 100 packs of hair rollers on June 11th, 2022 at Kosamotu, Hall, Ikirun. The purpose is to support the underprivileged people in the community and advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030) agenda on Poverty reduction, Gender equality, Disaster Management and Innovation.Â
The seminar theme is “Empowering Innovative Female Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development. A lecture was delivered by Mrs. Funsho Abake Ojo-Kayode from Job Center Osogbo, Osun State.Â
Other discussions include,
A Registration of business with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission.
Innovation in the hairdressing business.
Digital application to hairdressing business.
Better customer services and business networking.Â
In his remark, Rafiu Olaore, Executive Director of YEDIS, articulated several essential components for fostering business growth, particularly for those in the hairstyling sector. He highlighted the significance of structured mentoring, advanced educational opportunities, collaborative teamwork, innovation, and the establishment of a supportive business ecosystem. Olaore urged the women and girls involved in hairstyling, as well as other stakeholders, to integrate sustainable practices into their operations and to remain alert to potential risks that could result in operational disruptions or financial losses.
During the distribution of electric hair dryer machines, he underscored the necessity of electrical safety, particularly concerning fire hazards. He recommended that all participants equip their salons with appropriate fire extinguishers and implement strategies to enhance fire awareness, given the reliance on electrical equipment in their workflows.
Since the formation of the organization in February 2020, a series of humanitarian assistance have been carried out by YEDIS, among them are;
a. Distribution of 1000 notebooks to the less-privileged pupils in Ansarudeen primary school, Ikirun, Osun State.
b.An empowerment of 150 female fashion designers in Osogbo, Osun State.
c. Distribution of Markerboards writing materials, pen, and markers to schools,
d. Training and empowerment of six boys on computer and phone repairs.
e. Empowerment of thirty female cassava food (fufu) producers in Iba, Osun State.
f. Training youth on developing creative ideas and applying digital technology to business.
On behalf of the Executive, I thank all YEDIS members, the coordinating team, and our benefactors for their moral and financial support. To all registered members, beneficial events will be available in due course.
Kindly support our mission.
Rafiu Olaore
National Online Newspapers links:
Group empowers 200 hairdressers in Osun https://tribuneonlineng.com/group-empowers-200-hairdressers-in-osun/
Group Empowers 200 Hairdressers In Osun – https://www.newsngr.com.ng/2022/06/group-empowers-200-hairdressers-in-osun/