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Governor AbdulRazaq Says Sponsorship Of Vocational And Entrepreneurial Training Is To Boost Job Creation As IVTEC Graduates 410 In Different Skills
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has restated his administration’s commitment to investing in technical and vocational education of youth to produce skilled professionals who will not only seek but create jobs.
Governor AbdulRazaq stated this at the 5th graduation ceremony of the International Vocational, Entrepreneurship and Technical College (IVTEC) Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of the State.
The Governor represented by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Mary Arinde said that the government’s policies and programmes were meant to create a conducive environment for entrepreneurs to thrive, ranging from having access to credit facilities for startups to partnerships with industry leaders for internships and mentorship.
“IVTEC is not just a College. It is a beacon of hope and a testament to the commitment of this administration to prioritize technical and vocational education. The vision behind its establishment was clear as to produce skilled professionals who are not only job seekers but job creators”.
He noted that the institution had become a model of excellence which continues to contribute to the development of workforce and economic transformation of the state.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq congratulated management of the College on the successful host, and commended the graduates for their hard work, resilience and determination to excel.
“With the knowledge and skills you acquired you are now part of the global community of investors and problem-solvers,” he added.
Rector of the IVTEC, Dr Salihu Yaru stressed that the government provided full tuition fee scholarship and monthly stipend of N5,000.00 for all beneficiaries for the duration of the programme.
Dr Yaru said over 1,000 of youth, drawn from the 16 local governments, have so far been trained through the YEEGS’s interventions, commending Governor AbdulRazaq’s commitment to youth empowerment in the state.
He charged the graduates to put what they have acquired in good use, saying that the six-month training and mandatory internship have prepared them to function well on their own.
Of the total 410 trainees who got their certificates in various technical and entrepreneurship fields, 310 were sponsored by the state government under its Youth Empowerment and Employment Generation Scheme (YEEGS).
Some of the programmes they undertook included Electrical and Electronics Technology; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Information Communication Technology (ICT); Welding and Fabrication Technology; Automotive Technology; Building Construction Technology; Entrepreneurship and Vocational Studies; and Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning Technology.
By Abdullahi Ahmed
