NASENI Trains 120 Kogi Youths with N50,000 Support

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has empowered 120 youths in Lokoja, Kogi State, by training them in electrical installation and maintenance. Each beneficiary received a starter pack and N50,000 to support their business endeavors.

This initiative, announced by the agency's Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Halilu, through the Acting Coordinating Director of Finance and Accounts, Ibrahim Dauda, is part of a broader effort to equip young people with practical skills for employment and business opportunities in Nigeria's building and construction sector. Halilu emphasized the importance of industrialization in creating opportunities for ordinary Nigerians and highlighted the growing demand for skilled personnel in the sector.

He urged the trainees to use their new skills responsibly and maintain professional standards. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government's goals to expand economic opportunities and strengthen human capital.

Halilu also acknowledged the support from local traditional and political leaders for the program.