NASENI Empowers 120 Youths in Kogi with Skills Training

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched its Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment (SATYE) programme in Kogi State, completing the training of 120 youths on October 23, 2026, in Lokoja. This initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on practical skills in electrical installation and maintenance to foster economic independence.

Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, represented by Professor Ibrahim Onuwe Abdulmalik, emphasized the importance of empowering the future of Nigerian society. During the closing ceremony, Mr. Ibrahim Baba Dauda, Acting Coordinating Director, Finance and Accounts, highlighted the programme's alignment with NASENI's vision for industrialization, which aims to create opportunities for ordinary Nigerians.

Participants received starter packs and a cash token of N50,000 each to support their new ventures. The training equips them with skills relevant to the growing building and construction industry in Nigeria.