The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Nigerian students to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic productivity. This commitment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision for youth development, which aims to translate into practical opportunities for young people to turn their ideas into viable enterprises. The Commission's Managing Director, Dr Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, assured students of their inclusion in its development programmes.
The NCDC disclosed that sufficient funds have been set aside in its budget to support entrepreneurship training and related interventions. This initiative is expected to cover Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau states, as well as the FCT. The programme will focus on digital, vocational, and technical skills, business development, mentorship, and entrepreneurship training. This move is aimed at strengthening the economic capacity of young people and promoting regional development.
Speaking at the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone C Summit, Comrade Solomon Adodo, representing Dr Tsenyil, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the regional development commissions. Adodo described the initiative as a strategic intervention to address developmental challenges, strengthen regional growth, and ensure that government programmes deliver tangible benefits at the grassroots.
Adodo emphasized that President Tinubu's vision for youth development recognizes the enormous potential of Nigerian students and the need to create an enabling environment for their creativity, innovation, and productive capacities to thrive. The Commission is determined to ensure that the creativity and innovative ideas of students are given the necessary support to translate into productivity.
The proposed programme aims to invest in students' skills and entrepreneurial capacities as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods and regional development. Zone C coordinator, Comrade Abiola Azeez Babatunde Adigun, highlighted the importance of this initiative. The programme will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills and turn their ideas into viable enterprises.
The NCDC's initiative is expected to benefit student representatives from the six states of the North Central region and the FCT. The programme will provide a platform for students to showcase their innovations and entrepreneurial ideas. This move is aimed at promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic productivity among young people in the region.
The NCDC's commitment to supporting Nigerian students' innovations and entrepreneurship is a significant step towards promoting regional development and economic growth. The programme is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of young people in the North Central region. Key initiatives will focus on digital skills, vocational training, and mentorship.
Key points
- NCDC commits to supporting Nigerian students' innovations and entrepreneurship under Tinubu's youth development vision.
- The programme will focus on digital, vocational, and technical skills, business development, mentorship, and entrepreneurship training.
- The initiative aims to promote regional development and economic growth among young people in the North Central region.
