Capacity-Building Program Trains 126 Women in Creative Industries and Business Skills in Nigeria

• Anglican Diocese teams up with Terra Academy to equip 126 women with tools for creative enterprise and financial independence
• The programme developed core skills in scriptwriting, animation, and entrepreneurship to prepare participants for the creative economy
• TAFTA, committed to Nigeria’s creative economy, noted the initiative’s impact extends beyond the classroom

The Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, in collaboration with Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) and backed by the Mastercard Foundation, has equipped 126 young women with expertise in creative arts, business management, and content development.

According to a statement from the DLW media team on Sunday, the training took place at the Caroline Adebiyi Women Development Centre in Ipaja, Lagos. The initiative was designed to train young women in key areas such as scriptwriting, animation, and creative business strategies, positioning them for success in the growing digital economy.

Dr (Mrs) Lydia Odedeji, President of the Diocesan Women’s Organization, emphasized that the initiative went beyond skills acquisition, serving as a transformative effort to empower young women.

She said, “This is not just about skill acquisition; we are nurturing these young women to become innovators and leaders in various fields of human endeavour. “At this critical moment, our nation needs women who can shine as beacons of light in substance and character.”  

Highlighting its ongoing mission to promote self-sufficiency, the Diocese noted that the programme enhances its existing skills development infrastructure. ‘This reflects our continuous investment in youth and women’s capacity building,” said Kolawole Ariire.’ The Diocese expressed its hope that the creative skills workshop will empower participants to pursue their ambitions with confidence and become catalysts for collective progress.

TAFTA reaffirmed its commitment to youth development in Nigeria’s booming creative sector, citing broader socio-economic benefits. “In three years, we’ve trained over 42,000 women nationwide,” said Chinedu Isagbah, Director of Programmes.”