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TPI Holds National Conference On Skills Acquisition As Tinubu, Ganduje, Others Vows Tackle Unemployment In Nigeria
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria’s President and Commander in chief of the armed forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to tackling youth idleness, unemployment and poverty in Nigeria.
The president made this commitment at the 3 Day National Skills Acquisition Conference, organized by ruling All Progressives Congress, APC Think Tank and intellectual resource center, The Progressive Institute, holding at the the Banquet Hall in Abuja
Declaring the conference open, President Tinubu emphasized his government’s commitment to bridge any gaps hindering the achievement of this goal.
The conference focused on vocational skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of development in Nigeria, highlighting skills development as crucial for propelling the country’s economic standard. Ganduje pledged to support a national policy on skills technology to drive youth development.
President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, described the conference as a “fundamental contribution of our party in governance.”
The President acknowledged the critical need for synergy, maximizing resources, and harmonizing federal intervention with state efforts.
He assured that his administration would tackle youth unemployment head-on in the new year, and looked forward to receiving a comprehensive report from the conference.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, expressed optimism that the conference would enhance the capacity of the APC and contribute to the development agenda of the government. Dr. Ganduje said Nigeria must turn its population potential to advantage and that the only way to achieve this is through skills acquisition training for the teeming youths.
He called on the media to support the party’s efforts in diversifying the economy.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, represented by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, promised to help the Progressive Institute’s initiatives on youth empowerment and development. Jibrin commended the Institute’s pioneering effort and urged other opposition parties to invest in the livelihood of the general population.
Dr. Lanre Adebayo, the Director General, DG of the institute,, commended Dr. Ganduje’s role in promoting youth skill acquisition and his support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
Dr. Adebayo vowed that the investment made by the ruling party would soon translate to the yearnings of the Nigerian youths.
The conference underscored the importance of vocational skill acquisition in Nigeria, aligning with President Tinubu’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment.
TPI has dedicated a high powered experts to collate the reports of the conference for onward submission to the Federal government through the ruling party.
The event brought together dignitaries from academia and the All-Progressive Congress from across the country’s six geopolitical zones.
This initiative aligns with the federal government’s agenda of renewed hope, focusing on youth skill development, as emphasized by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.
The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.
Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.
The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.
“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.
The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.
He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.
“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.
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