Federal Ministry of Education Trains 450 in Suleja Agriculture
On October 1, 2026, the Federal Ministry of Education, in partnership with Denzino Global Concept Limited, Ikbishop Farms Limited, and Donec Engineering Services Limited, launched a training program for over 450 youths and women in Suleja, Niger State. This initiative focuses on fisheries, aquaculture, livestock farming, poultry farming, and furniture making as part of Cohort 3 of the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative.
The program, funded by the World Bank, aims to enhance skills development for employment and entrepreneurship. Jennifer Morris from Denzino Global Concept Limited reported that 150 beneficiaries are being trained in fisheries and livestock production.
Some participants have already started small businesses during the six-month training, showcasing the program's potential to foster self-employment. Morris emphasized the importance of resilience and determination for success in entrepreneurship.
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