NDE Osun Trains 90 Youths On Vocational Skills
No fewer than 90 youths drawn from 30 local government areas of Osun State are currently undergoing a 3-months vocational skills acquisition training programme anchored by the Vocational Skill Development department of National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Osun State.
Flagging off the programme, NDE Director General, Mallam Nuhu Fikpo, represented Osun State NDE coordinator, Mr Fakunle Julius identified the Community Based Training Scheme(CBTS) programme designed by the directorate to equip the grassroots community populace with adequate skills for self reliance.
Fikpo who disclosed that beneficiaries are entitled to #5,000 basic transport allowance per month during the duration of the training in Shoe and leather works, Barbing, Fashion designing, Catering and Hair dressing added that the skills will not only help the fulfilment of participant’s dreams and aspirations in their chosen careers but expose them to greater business opportunities geared toward self reliance.
In the goodwill message of the National Director Vocational Skills Development, who was represented by Mrs Cynthia Christopher, she welcomed participants and enjoined them to make the best use of the opportunity provided by the skill acquisition scheme.
She admonished them to be of good conduct, as hard work and proximity is expected of them as good ambassadors of their various homes and the directorate during the programme.
