Federal Ministry of Education Launches Skills Training for 670 Youths

On October 3, the Federal Ministry of Education, through its IDEA-TVET initiative and in collaboration with the World Bank and other partners, launched a skills acquisition training program for 670 youths in Adamawa State. Dr. Mohammed Yusuf, the training project manager, emphasized that this initiative is a significant milestone in equipping young people with practical, market-relevant skills aimed at fostering self-reliance and job creation.

Mrs. Blessing Ogwu, the National Project Coordinator of the IDEA-TVET initiative, represented by Salisu Abuubaida, highlighted the project's achievements, including the renovation and equipping of workshops in technical colleges and the up-skilling of 4,000 technical teachers. The initiative has reached approximately 80,000 Nigerians nationwide.

Adamawa State's Commissioner for Education, represented by Mr. Innocent Gideon, urged youths to pursue skills acquisition instead of waiting for government jobs, promoting the idea of becoming job creators.