By: IsmailaManjang
Keita Muso Training Institute, a hairdressing skills institute recently graduated some students in hairdressing, advanced eye, and makeup, the ceremony was held at the School ground in Busumbala, West Coast Region.
The graduating class was the first batch and was awarded certificates upon completion of their various courses. The event was graced by school authorities, families, and a cross-section of the community. Prizes were also awarded to the most disciplined and hardworking students.
Addressing the graduated students, Mam Jarra Njie-Keita, proprietress of the Institute, expressed gratitude to family and friends for the abundant support they provided to her and the institute since the beginning.
She said Keita Musso Training Institute is committed to providing not only skills training to young girls but also teaching them how to remain hygienic at all times.
She said ‘it is never too late to make an impact in life,’ while reminding them that acquiring skills is another way they can succeed and make a difference aside from white-collar jobs.
“We continue to show commitment to providing skills training to our fellow young girls. This will lead to the creation of skilled jobs for them to enable them to be self-dependent and support their families,” she added.
Binta Jammeh, among the well-wishers, expressed delight in participants for attending the first-ever graduation ceremony of the institute. She said the institution will greatly empower young people to get skills and knowledge.
However, she called on the Gambia government to empower the young entrepreneur, saying the institute can equip more young people with skills and knowledge that can help them to earn a decent living.
She prayed that Allah bestows His blessing on the proprietress and the center.
Lamin Jagne thanked the CEO of Keita Musso for bringing this important institution to the doorstep of the community.
However, he advised the CEO to keep up the momentum, saying she would attain her developmental aspirations soon.
