Popular skit maker and commediane, Mariam Apaokagi, has announced her plans to launch a humanitarian foundation, the Mariam Apaokagi Initiative (MAI).
Apaokagi, whose popular stage name is Taaooma, stated this in Ilorin, the state capital when he paid a courtesy call on the Senator representing the Kwara Central Senatorial District, Senator Saliu Mustapha at the latter’s residence in Ilorin.
Taaooma, who reeled out various programs and initiatives under the foundation, said the floating of the foundation was her own way of giving back to the society, stating first with Ilorin, her place of birth. She therefore solicited the Senator’s hands of friendship and collaboration for the success of the launch and the overall progress of the initiative.
Reacting, Senator Mustapha commended Taaooma for the brilliant initiative and assured her that his door is all open for her and her team on the initiative and any other areas of collaboration.
Senator Mustapha also charged the skit maker on value driven contents. He harped on skits that would help stem the tide of drug abuse and other forms of criminalities in the society.
Mustapha, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, also highlighted the importance of vocational education for youth, emphasizing its multiplier role in job creation.