Every successful mission has a heartbeat — people who work behind the scenes, pour in their time, energy, and love, not for the spotlight but for the outcome. In Katsina State, that heartbeat was the incredible team of volunteers who stood by 9jafoodfiesta through every step of the Empowerment Program.
Before the banners were printed, before the halls were filled, and before the first lesson began — they were already working.
They helped with:
- Planning logistics and setting up training centres
- Distributing materials and registering participants
- Managing crowds of over 2,500 people across multiple weekends
- Coordinating communication, attendance, and daily training activities
- And most importantly, offering support, smiles, and solutions in every corner of the program
These volunteers came from all walks of life — students, community members, civil servants, youth leaders — all brought together by a shared passion: to see their people empowered.
“I joined as a volunteer because I wanted to help people like me who never had this kind of opportunity. Seeing the smiles on their faces made every long day worth it,” said one of the female volunteers from Centre A.
Their presence helped us maintain order, deliver quality experiences, and give every participant a sense of care. They acted as class aides, attendance officers, information points, and sometimes even translators — ensuring that no one was left behind.
Some volunteers walked long distances to be on-site before 8 am. Others worked late into the evening sorting attendance lists and helping coordinators prepare for the next day. None of this was paid. It was purely out of service.
💛 Volunteers Are the Soul of Empowerment
Without them, this program in Katsina wouldn’t have been possible. They weren’t just helping — they were building something, block by block, person by person.
This is a public and heartfelt THANK YOU to every volunteer who gave their time, energy, and voice to make this program a success.
We see you.
We value you.
And we’re proud to call you partners in impact.
💬 Would You Like to Join Our Volunteer Team?
The 9jafoodfiesta Empowerment Program is a nationwide movement, and we’re expanding across the 36 states of Nigeria. If you believe in the power of skills and want to make a difference in your community, consider joining our volunteer network.
📩 Visit: www.9jafoodfiesta.com
📞 Call: +2348026819236
Because building people takes all of us.
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