Hon. Adeyinka who was represented by his Special Assistant, Mr Adesola Adedayo, explained that the former lawmaker who represented Odo-Otin/Boripe/Ifelodun Federal constituency during the 7th and 8th assembly had in 2015 promised he would train over 100 women and youth in different field of trade which he just completed.
The 100 participants for the training programme that lasted four days were drawn from the six South West States.
He said the training was organized out of passion and commitments for the welfare of women and youth whom he said were the most vulnerable in any society, adding that neglecting such people could lead to socio-economic and political instability in the society.
Earlier in his address, training officer from Federal college of animal health, Sam Shwarp highlighted benefits of the training to include, increasing economic value of participants, creating poultry managers, maximizing yielding capacity of poultry products which he said were necessary in modern poultry production and marketing.
According to Shwarp, "participants were taken through basic rudiments of poultry production, management and marketing procedures and practices.
"Participants were also taught ways of identifying poultry related diseases, procedures for disease control and management so that they would be thorough professionals in poultry business”, he said.
Bukola Hussein, a beneficiary from Odo-Otin local government was full of excitement while expressing her delight at the opportunity she said was a chance for her to becoming a full time poultry owner.
"I will make judicious use of what I have gained here today for the benefits of my immediate family and the larger society.
At the end of the training, each of the 100 participants were given starter packs and cash to enable them start their poultry business.
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