Buduburam: Church marks skills training programme with Love feast.

The Youth of Grace of Citadel of Great Grace Ministry International in Buduburam, a community in the Gomoa East municipality of the Central region, has ended its free skills training program with a love feast and Thanksgiving service held at Golden Gate Hotel conference hall.

The love feast programme was used to demonstrate the church and the NGO's love and commitment in building unity among the youth.
The four (4) days of skills training and entrepreneurship, which commenced on Monday, 10th February 2025, came to an end on Friday, 14 February, at Labadi Beach Resort as participants were treated with Valentine's Day treatment of showing love to people.

The skills training programme, which spanned for 4 days has focused on various vocational fields, providing the youth with practical knowledge in areas such as Liquid soap production, cookies and pastries, small chops, free makeup training, digital marketing and cryptocurrency, legal awareness in them in Ghana and business ethics to ensure effective business relationship.
The programme was under the theme "Empowering the next generation, building faith, skills and self reliance" through skills training.

General Overseer of Citadel of Great Grace ministry intl. Dr. Leslie Amankwa has admonished the youth who took part in the four (4) days program to put the skills they have acquired into meaningful use.
"I want to assure you that the church and Youth of Grace will be equipping everyone with start-up kits and also organizing more programs to help build upon what you have learned in these few days," he added.
 Collaborative effort.

The collaborative effort between the church, YOG, and the AGENOI is part of a larger strategy to address youth unemployment and equip young individuals with the skills necessary for self-sustainability. Recognizing the role of churches as integral community hubs, the program was strategically implemented within the Buduburam community.
The skills training program witnessed enthusiastic participation from young people eager to acquire new skills and enhance their employability. The diverse range of courses offered ensured that participants could choose areas of interest that aligned with their passion and potential career paths.

According to Evang. Shedrack osazee Cross 
Founder of AGENOI and Youth President YOG, (YOUTH OF GRACE),the programme formed part of his religious beliefs and obligations as a preacher to support the youth with skills to limit social vices in the area.
"This area has been tagged as a hub of prostitution , armed robbery and a place of bad activities but l will use any given opportunity to transform so many youth in this refugee camp" he asserted.

According to him the initiative exemplifies the commitment of the church to the holistic development of our youth. We believe that by providing them with practical skills, we are not only contributing to their personal growth.

Notably, the art of make up course provided insights into the art of craft of make up,wig cup making and nail fixing. The digital marketing and content creation training equipped participants with the necessary skills for creating contents they are good at,and to attract traffic on their social media platforms.

The 3D Epoxy training delved into the world of modern design and aesthetics, giving participants hands-on experience in creating visually stunning surfaces. Additionally, the Pastries production course honed baking skills, potentially opening avenues for entrepreneurship in the food industry.

Evangelist Shadrack Osazee also expressed his excitement about the program’s success and the positive impact it has on the youth. He stated, “This initiative exemplifies the commitment of the church to the holistic development of our youth. We believe that by providing them with practical skills, we are not only contributing to their personal growth but also supporting the economic development of our nation.”
As the participants complete their training, the hope is that they will leverage their newfound skills to create opportunities for themselves and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic fabric of Ghana. The YOGG and AGENOI partnership stands as a beacon of hope, demonstrating the positive impact that collaborative efforts can have in shaping the future of the nation’s youth.

Michael K Ahiaku
Freelance Writer and News Editor