JamaJama drives abilities improvement in Lagos neighborhood

As a part of its ongoing effort to empower artisans and nurture younger expertise, JamaJama, by means of its basis, held a abilities and neighborhood empowerment occasion in Makoko, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, to mark the Christmas celebration.

The initiative, which noticed over 100 artisans and kids in attendance, supplied starter packs, artisan instruments, faculty books, meals objects, and different important help. The muse additionally employed native artisans to organize meals, fostering a way of neighborhood whereas guaranteeing contributors had a full, hands-on expertise.

Chatting with The PidomNigeria, Chief Working Officer of JamaJama, Abiola Sodiq, stated the initiative goals to bridge the hole between younger artisans and their potential shoppers.

“Prior to now, artisans have been usually misunderstood, however at the moment, probably the most wise persons are these studying sensible abilities,” Sodiq stated. “We need to encourage youngsters and younger individuals to embrace abilities alongside formal schooling.”

The occasion types a part of JamaJama’s wider plan to help artisans by means of its digital platform, which permits registered customers to showcase their abilities and join with shoppers. Sodiq famous that many artisans have registered on the platform since its launch final 12 months, and the muse has efficiently accomplished over 100 jobs so far.

Along with talent improvement, contributors acquired instruments tailor-made to their trades, together with hairdryers for stylists, paintbrushes and rollers for painters, electrical gloves and testers for electricians, graters for carpenters, scissors and instruments for tailors, clippers for barbers, baking scales, aprons, and branded jackets for mechanics.

“This initiative is just not about revenue,” Sodiq stated. “It’s about creating alternatives, nurturing expertise, and fostering a sustainable neighborhood of expert artisans.” She added that the muse plans to increase its outreach and accomplice with authorities companies, together with the Nationwide Directorate of Employment, to additional help upcoming cohorts of artisans.

The muse’s efforts spotlight a rising give attention to sensible talent improvement as a pathway to employment and entrepreneurship, significantly in underserved communities like Makoko. JamaJama’s digital platform is about to launch its full app in January, promising a extra seamless connection between artisans and shoppers throughout Lagos and past.

By empowering artisans and kids alike, the JamaJama Foundation helps to domesticate abilities, create jobs, and strengthen neighborhood bonds, making tangible contributions to financial empowerment in Nigeria’s city communities.