Imole Eko Foundation has alleviated 1000 indigents and lees privileges in Lagos State with free training, empowerment, academic scholarship and support for small scale businesses. The beneficiaries received sewing machines, hair dryers, grinding machines, makeup kits, gas cookers, popcorn machines, Point of Sales machines, lye and dye kits and soup making kits to start their businesses. Speaking at the event in Lagos on Thursday, the founder of the Foundation, Prince Yomi Ogungbe, said the training is designed to elevate indigents from poverty to economic independence through training and empowerment. “The beneficiaries are 1000 in number but let’s clarify this, we have them in different categories. He said the foundation takes care of indigents irrespective of political affirmations.