Federal Government in collaboration with the World Bank has commenced the training of three hundred youths in fisheries, poultry, and animal husbandry under the IDEAS-TVET initiative aimed at boosting food security and job creation.
Flagging off the training in Gora, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, described the initiative as a significant step by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to engage youths in productive ventures that would enhance food security and reduce crime.
Dr Akabe noted that the programme would not only improve agricultural output but also discourage young people from engaging in activities that promote insecurity and undermine national development.
In a message, the National Coordinator of the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills Project (IDEAS), Mrs Blessing Ugwu, said the initiative represents government’s renewed commitment to empower young Nigerians with relevant skills for self-reliance and national growth.
Represented by the Head of Communication, Mr Uche Mbaogu, Mrs Ugwu urged the trainees to take full advantage of the opportunity, adding that the project seeks to address unemployment, promote innovation, and foster inclusive development across the country.
Earlier, the Training Service Provider, Professor John Kennedy-Opara of CSS Integrated Farms, encouraged participants to embrace the training with a sense of vision and determination, noting that the initiative would not only transform their lives but also enhance Nigeria’s image globally.
The first batch of the training marks the beginning of a World Bank-supported programme aimed at improving Nigeria’s Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Training (TVET) system to equip young people with practical skills for employment and self-sustenance.
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