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Skill Acquisition Key To Poverty Eradication, FCT Minister
Joel Ajayi
Minister of State of Federal Capital Territory FCT Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has identified skills acquisition as the most enduring tool in tackling the twin problem of poverty and unemployment among youths and women.
Aliyu minister made the assertion at the closing ceremony of the National Industrial Skills Development Programme (NISDP), organised by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), on Monday in Abuja.
Represented by the FCT Director of Youth Development, Mrs Hajarat Alayande, the Minister stressed the commitment of ITF to skills acquisition.
She noted that it remained the most viable and sustainable solution to rising unemployment and poverty that had continued to defy the best efforts of government policies and programmes.
Aliyu called on other organisations with similar mandates like the ITF, to come together to develop a pool of Nigerians with diverse skills that would take seize the opportunity of translating Federal Government policies to wealth.
She commended the management of ITF for training more than 18,000 Nigerians in the 2019 Skills Intervention Programme.
She said that the drive to equip as many Nigerians as possible with skills for employability and entrepreneurship, in order to create jobs and reduce poverty, was in line with ITF’s mandate and the policy objectives of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Earlier, the Director-General, ITF, Mr Joseph Ari, pledged the commitment of the organisation in uplifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty.
Ari disclosed that other upcoming programmes would also turn the fortunes of a number of the beneficiaries and other intervention being implemented by the ITF
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Alhaji Solademi Unveiled as PCRC FCT Patron for Safe School Initiative
Joel Ajayi
High Chief Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi has been formally unveiled and inducted as the Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Safe School initiative.
The unveiling took place during the official launch of the PCRC Safe School programme on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the FCT Police Command, Old CBN Road, Garki, Abuja.
Solademi, who is also the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club of Abuja and Chairman/CEO of Yajifarz Cargo, was honoured in recognition of his commitment to community development, youth empowerment and support for initiatives aimed at promoting a safer society.
The ceremony was led by the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, alongside the PCRC FCT Command Chairman, Chief Rufus Ebegba, and the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Prof. Sanusi Mohammed.
The launch of the Safe School initiative is aimed at strengthening security within educational institutions and promoting closer collaboration among the police, schools, parents, communities and other stakeholders in protecting students, teachers and learning facilities.
Speaking after his unveiling, Solademi expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of the PCRC and the FCT Police Command for finding him worthy of the appointment.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition and the confidence reposed in me to serve as the PCRC FCT Safe School Patron,” he said.
“Education remains the foundation of every progressive society, and our children deserve to learn in an environment where they feel safe, protected and free to pursue their dreams.
“I accept this responsibility with a strong sense of duty and commitment. I will work closely with the PCRC, the Nigeria Police Force, educational institutions, parents and relevant stakeholders to support every genuine effort aimed at ensuring the safety and security of our schools.
“As someone who has remained passionate about youth development through sports and other empowerment initiatives, I understand the importance of creating opportunities and safe spaces for young people to grow and realise their full potential.
“This appointment is not just an honour; it is a call to service. I pledge to use my experience, network and resources to support the Safe School initiative and contribute meaningfully to the protection of our children and the future of our nation.”
Solademi also commended the PCRC for its continued commitment to fostering cooperation between the police and members of the public.
The PCRC Safe School initiative forms part of the organisation’s broader commitment to service to the nation and humanity, with a focus on strengthening community participation in security and supporting efforts to create safer learning environments across the Federal Capital Territory.
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