Girls' Power Initiative - Calabar Center

A mentoring and exhibition session was held by Girls' Power Initiative Calabar center on Thursday, 23rd April 2026, for beneficiaries of the ICCEF supported vocational skills training programme, which commenced in March 2026.

The event featured experience sharing by Miss Blessing Abel, the CEO of BEEGY Heiress fashion design and academy. During an interactive session with the beneficiaries, she shared her journey in the fashion industry, emphasizing key values such as passion, the willingness to learn and unlearn, perseverance, confidence, resilience, effective customer relations, finance, the importance of internships and mentorship as part of the professional grooming process.

The event also featured an exhibition of the beneficiaries’ first trial dresses, showcasing their growing skills and creativity..

The session ended on a inspiring note, underscoring the value of mentorship, continuous learning, and determination. It also showcased the impressive progress of the beneficiaries, boosting their confidence to build sustainable careers in the fashion industry and positioning them as potential future employers of labour.


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