‎The wife of the Chairman, Uyo Local Government Area, Mrs Akaninyene Uwemedimo, celebrated the graduation of beneficiaries at the I&I Fashion Republic training programme, reaffirming the administration's women and commitment to youth empowerment through skills acquisition and entrepreneurship.

‎The colourful ceremony featured runway presentations, certificate awards, and the presentation of start-up packs to all 30 graduates, while five outstanding trainees received industrial sewing machines to support their businesses, further promoting self-reliance and economic growth in Uyo.