The Ijumu Women’s Association has graduated trainees from its Adire Making Training programme held at the palace of the Olujumu of Ijumu.
The training, themed “Empowering Ijumu Women Through Indigenous Craft for Economic Self-Reliance,” is aimed at promoting cultural heritage and equipping Ijumu women with skills for financial independence.
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In her welcome address, the President of the Association, Chief Olufunmilayo Bodunde, thanked Almighty God for the success of the programme and appreciated the Olujumu and other traditional leaders for their fatherly support and for hosting the ceremony.
Executive Chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Hon. Haruna Ibrahim and Chief Olufunmilayo Bodunde, President of Ijumu Women’s Association
Chief Bodunde also expressed gratitude to patrons, matrons, donors and partners who funded the vision, describing their support as seeds of transformation for Ijumu land.
She commended the Project Planning Committee led by Chairperson, Olori Kudirat Haruna and Secretary, Mrs. Shade Bolufemi, for their dedication, as well as trainers from Osogbo who imparted skills to the women.
The President congratulated the graduating trainees, describing them as creators, entrepreneurs and future industry leaders, and urged them to use the Adire craft to build economic prosperity.
“When you empower a woman, you feed a household, you uplift a community, and you secure the future of an entire generation. The Adire fabric we weave today is a tapestry of our collective prosperity,” she said.
Chief Bodunde said the vision of the association remains a greater Ijumu where women are economically empowered and work together to transform the nation.
The ceremony was attended by royal fathers, community leaders, women groups and well-wishers.
