500 Youths Graduate with Skills in Cinematography, Carpentry, and Tie & Dye
According to a news report from Voice of Nigeria, 500 young individuals have successfully graduated from training programmes in Cinematography & Photography, Carpentry & Woodwork, and Tie & Dye at the Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies in Ilorin, Kwara State, North Central Nigeria.
These graduates were selected from across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria as part of efforts to address youth unemployment.
Instructors, who imparted basic skills to the youths, encouraged them to venture into entrepreneurship and utilise their newfound talents for self-employment.
Speaking to reporters during the graduation ceremony, the Director General of the Institute, Comrade Issa Aremu, underscored the importance of skills acquisition and entrepreneurship in combating rising unemployment rates in Nigeria. He emphasised the shift towards promoting employability through practical skills, aligning with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to him, “there is the need to change the narratives of Nigeria as a country from joblessness to gainful employment through skills acquisition in line with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote employability through skills acquisition.”
Aremu praised the initiative of the Federal Ministry of Labour and expressed confidence that the skills acquired by the graduates would significantly contribute to reducing unemployment levels. He urged the graduates to continually upgrade their knowledge, highlighting the transformative power of education.
Furthermore, the Director General reiterated the institute's commitment to training youths in skills acquisition, enabling them to become self-employed and employers of labour.
Echoing this sentiment, Mr Raji Ajayi, Deputy Director/Acting Head of Entrepreneurship Development Department, commended the dedication and perseverance of the youth in acquiring entrepreneurial skills. He encouraged them to utilise these skills to enrich their lives and contribute positively to society.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Aliyu Kora-Sabi Kisira Sobi Specialist Hospital Gani Saadu Saadu Yusuf Government Girls’ Day Secondary School Pakata AbdulGafar Tosho Women For Change And Development Initiative Kwara Teaching Service Commission Ebola Olomu Na\'Allah Ilorin Metro Park Eruku Hassan Abdulazeez Elewu National Union Of Road Transport Workers Oasis Muslim Care Foundation Jare Olatundun 2017 Budget ER-KANG Mining ITP Toyin Falola Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji Jamila Bio Ibrahim Eghe Igbinehi Iliasu AIT Ilorin School Of Nursing NaAllah Omu Aran Kayode Ishola Akanbi-Oke JUSUN Ahmad Uthman Ibrahim Oniye Kolawole Bashirat Susan Modupe Oluwole Salman Jawondo GAMA Local Government NURTW Otuka Share Gamji Members Association International Aviation College Ariyo Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency Ilorin Emirate Shao Katibi Ibraheem Adeola Firdaos Amasa Habeeb Abdullahi Al-Ilory IHS Oyelere Oyinloye Alfa Belgore Michael Nzekwe Ilorin Central Mosque Hamidu Olowo AGILE Programme Ganiyu Taofiq CELF Saliu Oluwole Olayinka Olaogun Ella Supreme Tissue Paper Mohammed Ghali Alaaya Yusuf Ibitokun Sherifat Abubakar Aliagan Ibraheem Adeola Katibi Abubakar Ndakene Bisi Kristien Sidikat Uthman Ajibola Mohammed Ibrahim Sa\'adu Gambari Al-Ilory Madawaki Ilorin Durbar Kola Shittu

