2021 CARRY GO DAY: EMPOWERMENT FOR SELF RELIANCE AND ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY

 2021 CARRY GO DAY: EMPOWERMENT FOR SELF RELIANCE AND ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY

The 8th Edition of Carry Go Day, which was tagged "EMPOWERMENT FOR SELF RELIANCE AND ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY", dated on Tuesday, 21st December, 2021 was joyfully graced by some notable dignitaries such as, First lady of Ogun State and also CAFI National Patroness, Her Execellency, Mrs Bamidele Dapo Abiodun, Chairman, Lagos State Mandate Movement and APC Stalwart, Lagos State, Alhaji Abdullahi Ayinde Enilolobo, Paramount Ruler of Ojokoro Land, HRM OBA Riliwan Oluwalanbe Taiwo, APC Stalwart, Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, Dr. Waleeh Adeleke Ipaye, Former Member, House of Representatives, Hon. Nurudeen Akinwunmi*, Founder, New Seraph and also CAFI Southwest Patroness, Rev. Dr. Oluweseye Yomi Sholoye, Chief Mrs. Adunni Jackie Kassim, Rector of ADECOM Polytechnic, Dr. Adewale Adeshina, APC Stalwart, Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, Chief Oluyomi Olaogun was duly represented.

In Nigeria today, their is a serious time bomb waiting to explode and that is the issue of vast majority of Nigerians who are unemployed.

Currently, Nigeria has about 33.3% or 23million of the about 70million people who should be working but are out of work, according to the Nigerian Bureau Of Statistics (NBS).

The poverty level has risen to about 40% or more who are living in extreme poverty as at last year, 2020, and by this time statistics for this current out going year is released, the percentage will go up.

With all the stations given above, it is safe to argue that serious efforts should be made by government and individuals to collaborate and join hands to bring as many people out of poverty.

It is a well known fact that government cannot alone eradicate or bring unemployment or poverty to the barest minimum. The efforts of individuals are therefore required to support the various tiers of government in putting smiles in the faces of people.

Having seen and done a serious research about what people are going through due to the harsh economic realities that the people are faced with. The President of Change Agent Foundation International (CAFI), Hon. Dr. Oladipupo Gabriel Babatunde Okeyomi Carry Go, thought it's wise to empower citizens through his Foundation, which has over the years done magnificently by empowering people with lots of valuable SELF RELIANCE materials such as Sewing Machines, Grinding Machines, Vulcanising Machines, Welding Machines, Dryers, Coolers & Drinks and lands was also given out at the Carry Go Day epoch event that took place at Bela Compound, along Yusuf Drive, Kola Bus-Stop, Alagbado Lagos for an ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY, the event, which was attended by thousands of CAFI members throughout Nigeria.

The event was glamorous, when the First Lady of Ogun State, crowned MISS CAFI 2021/2022 in person of Miss Adenekan Rosemary, and First and Second Runner Up, Miss Abejide Olamide and Miss Balogun Erioluwa respectively were also crowned with their respective prizes. consolation prizes were also given to other contestants.

It is instructive to note that the empowerment did not just improve the life of the beneficiaries but also had a ripple effect on the various families as a whole.

This year theme is to let the beneficiaries be aware that they could be self reliant, In other words, less dependent on government that has too many on it's hands. And while putting into good use what they have got, it will enhance greater productivity, if properly handled and efficiently managed.

Some good spirited Nigerians like Dr. Okeyomi has gone a notch higher to raise the bar in empowerment programs. Such that it has become an annual event that all CAFIANS have been waiting for. 

This year's empowerment seeks to enhance the status of people by dashing out materials that will impact positively in their lives.

We encourage beneficiaries to put into good use whatever they have got. Together we can change lives, and make things work .

PRO, *2021 CARRY GO DAY COMMITTEE*