Niger Delta Minister - Why technical skills are modern job drivers
Speaking at the commissioning of a multi-skills vocational development centre at Iyeu, Otuo in Owan East LGA of Edo State, Mr Umana narrate the training facility as one of the gains of the Infrastructure Agenda of the Muhammadu Buhari Administration.
"The project construction was awarded in two phases, December 2020 and December 2021, respectively, were in pursuance of the Ministry's mandate with the goal of training youths to acquire technical skills in the Niger Delta region that can be beneficial in transforming them into wealth and job creators," the Minister said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Olufunsho Adebiyi, also gave an insight into the empowerment strategy of project executtion under the MUhammadu Buhari administration.
"This commissioning is an eloquent testimony to the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government towards redressing the inequalities in the Niger Delta Region.
The construction was handled by local and indigenous contractors, which has benefitted the communities through the employment opportunities created for the Youths."
Mr Umana said the fully furnished and equipped facility incorporates an ICT centre, hairdressing salons, footwear design and tailoring studios, carpentry and catering workshops, outdoor exhibition space, and auxiliary offices with conveniences.
He also said the similar centres are also being developed in other nine states of Niger Delta Region by the Ministry.
He charged stakeholders in the facility to keep it in a good state repair and ensure its sustainable use for coming generations.
The Director of Housing and Urban Development of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. O. M Oluruntola, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister and Minister of State for Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs for their support and confidence in the leadership of the Ministry.
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