IDEAS-TVET Launches Skills Training for 2,826 Youths

The IDEAS-TVET programme in Plateau State has officially commenced its third cohort, enrolling 2,826 trainees in a six-month skills development and entrepreneurship initiative. This programme, supported by the World Bank and implemented through the Federal Ministry of Education, aims to equip young Nigerians with practical, technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills to enhance their employability and foster self-reliance.

The flag-off ceremony took place on a Friday in Jos, attended by representatives from the Federal Ministry of Education, the IDEAS Project, the Plateau State Government, Training Service Providers, and beneficiaries. Safiya Mohammed, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilisation, encouraged trainees to embrace the opportunity for skill acquisition.

Iheanacho Prince, representing the National Coordinator of IDEAS, Blessing Ogwu, emphasized the programme's role in addressing unemployment. Jackse Mangtat, representing Bomkam Wuyep of PLASMIDA, praised the initiative for aligning with the agency's objectives.

Beneficiary Jacob Ruth expressed gratitude for the training in welding and fabrication, committing to use her skills productively.