The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the World Bank and other partners, has flagged off another batch of skills acquisition training for 670 youths in Adamawa state. This initiative aims to equip young people in the state with practical, market-relevant, and vocational skills for self-reliance, job creation, and employment. The training project manager, Dr. Mohammed Yusuf, emphasized the significance of this milestone in their collective efforts.
Dr. Mohammed Yusuf noted that the IDEA-TVET initiative represents more than just skill acquisition; it is an investment in human capacity, entrepreneurship, employability, self-reliance, and the future of communities. The initiative seeks to address the need for practical skills in the country, moving beyond theoretical knowledge. This approach is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the beneficiaries and their communities.
The National Project Coordinator of IDEA-TVET initiative, Mrs. Blessing Ogwu, represented by the procurement officer, Salisu Abuubaida, highlighted the project's achievements since its commencement. These include massive renovations and equipping of workshops across technical colleges, provision of essential facilities and equipment, and strengthening of institutions and regulators' responsibilities for delivering technical and vocational education.
According to Salisu Abuubaida, the project has supported the up-skilling of 4000 technical teachers and instructors and taken skills development to about 80,000 Nigerians across the country, including the current beneficiaries of the project in Adamawa state. This demonstrates the project's reach and impact on a larger scale. The initiative has made significant strides in improving the skills and employability of Nigerian youths.
Adamawa State Commissioner for Education, represented by Mr. Inmocrnt Gideon, stressed the importance of skills acquisition in the development of any society. He urged youths to stop waiting for government jobs, which are not readily available, and instead, embrace skills to become job creators rather than job seekers. This call to action emphasizes the need for self-reliance and entrepreneurship.
The Commissioner for Education's remarks highlight the critical role that skills acquisition plays in empowering youths to take charge of their future. By acquiring practical skills, young people can create their own opportunities and contribute to the growth and development of their communities. This approach can also help address the issue of unemployment and underemployment in the country.
The launch of this skills acquisition training for 670 Adamawa youths is a significant step towards addressing the skills gap in the country. With the support of the federal government and the World Bank, the IDEA-TVET initiative is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of Nigerian youths. The project's focus on practical skills and entrepreneurship can help create a more self-reliant and employable workforce.
Key points
- The federal government and World Bank have launched a skills acquisition training for 670 youths in Adamawa state under the IDEA-TVET initiative.
- The initiative aims to equip young people with practical, market-relevant, and vocational skills for self-reliance, job creation, and employment.
- The project has supported the up-skilling of 4000 technical teachers and instructors and taken skills development to about 80,000 Nigerians across the country.
