Ogbeni Labzy Alternative, in partnership with the Tegbe Foundation, has trained 60 young professionals in employability and entrepreneurial skills under its Skill-Up Ibadan 2.0 initiative, reinforcing efforts to strengthen human capital development and address skills gaps in the labour market.
The two-week programme, held in Ibadan, brought together participants for intensive, hands-on sessions facilitated by industry practitioners, with a focus on combining technical expertise and soft skills development to improve employability outcomes and workplace readiness.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Convener of Ogbeni Labzy Alternative, Adeola Adelabu, described the initiative as a strategic contribution to human capital development, noting that it was designed to equip young people with practical, market-aligned skills required to thrive in today’s evolving economy, while also acknowledging the role of partners, facilitators and volunteers in delivering the programme.
The initiative, convened in commemoration of the 60th birthday of Joseph Tegbe, reflects growing private sector participation in youth empowerment and workforce development. Other partners on the programme include Sebs Hub, SkillNG and SchoolNowNow, all of whom contributed to its design and implementation.
Stakeholder feedback and participant testimonials indicated positive outcomes, with beneficiaries highlighting improved technical capabilities, enhanced soft skills and increased readiness for career opportunities in a competitive business environment.
In his goodwill message, Femi Adeleke, Executive Director of the Tegbe Foundation, commended the initiative and reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to supporting youth-focused development programmes, while additional remarks from Olajumoke Adelabu and Ibrahim Oredola underscored the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in advancing youth empowerment.
Certificates were presented to all participants, with special recognition given to outstanding trainees and contributors, as stakeholders expressed optimism about scaling the initiative and expanding its impact in subsequent editions.
