DAM FOUNDATION UNVEILS TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVES IN KOGI ..... Focuses on equipping youths and small-scale entrepreneurs

DAM FOUNDATION UNVEILS TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVES IN KOGI ..... Focuses on equipping youths and small-scale entrepreneurs

It was a beehive of activities recently in Okene, Kogi state as the DAM Foundation, a non-profit organization marked the unveiling of three transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening education, community development, and economic empowerment. 

The event which was witnessed by the Executive Governor of Kogi state, His  Excellency, Usman Ahmed Ododo, also had the Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi.

The event underscored the Foundation’s growing role in driving people-centered development and redefining socio-economic progress in the state.

The major highlight of the unveiling was the commissioning of a modern hostel facility, a landmark initiative dedicated to social welfare and dignified living, as well as the DAM Civic Centre; a state-of-the-art space envisioned to serve as a hub for sports, community engagement, dialogue, and cultural activities.

Beyond infrastructure, the DAM Foundation launched a comprehensive empowerment program focused on equipping youths and small-scale entrepreneurs with tools, resources, and financial support. According to the Foundation, the projects represent more than physical achievements; they symbolize hope, opportunity, and a long-term commitment to building a resilient and self-reliant future for Kogi state and its surrounding communities.

The historic highlight of the event was the importance of collaboration between government institutions and private philanthropic efforts in achieving sustainable development goals.

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