The Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State has pledged its support for a vocational skills acquisition programme aimed at providing young people with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and economic self-reliance. The programme, organised by the Centre for Moral Value and Justice in collaboration with the Edo State Ministry for Public Safety and Security, targets youths in the five local government areas of the Esan axis.
The programme, set to be officially flagged off on October 6 at the Esan West Local Government secretariat, will be facilitated by the Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen. Participants are expected to acquire practical knowledge in various areas of vocational enterprise. The training will cover areas such as engineering, technology, and other skills relevant to the current job market.
The council chairman, Prince Abdullahi Momodu, has expressed his support for the initiative, assuring that the council will mobilise youths in Esan Central to participate actively. He noted that practical skills could bridge the gap between formal education and the changing demands of the labour market, while opening pathways to sustainable livelihoods.
The programme aims to widen access to legitimate economic opportunities for youths in Esanland, with plans to decentralise the training to Esan West, Esan South-East, Esan North-East, Esan Central, and Igueben local government areas. This move is expected to empower youths with the skills needed to become self-reliant and contribute productively to their communities.
Comrade Inegbenehi Sylvester, the convener of the initiative, and Chris Okojie, the co-convener, have designed the programme to provide vocational and entrepreneurship training to young people. The initiative has the potential to transform the lives of many youths in the region by equipping them with the skills required to succeed in various industries.
Prince Abdullahi Momodu has urged the youth to embrace the programme as a pathway to self-reliance, improved living standards, and productive contributions to their communities. He added that the council would work with the organisers to ensure that the initiative translates into tangible economic opportunities beyond the award of certificates.
The Edo State government's collaboration with the Centre for Moral Value and Justice on this initiative demonstrates its commitment to empowering youths and promoting economic growth in the region. The programme is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of many young people in Esanland, enabling them to acquire practical skills and become self-reliant.
Key points
- The Esan Central Local Government Area has pledged its support for a vocational skills acquisition programme to equip youths with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
- The programme will be facilitated by the Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen and will cover areas such as engineering, technology, and other skills relevant to the current job market.
- The initiative aims to widen access to legitimate economic opportunities for youths in Esanland and empower them with the skills needed to become self-reliant and contribute productively to their communities.
