Empowerment
IVETA commends Delta State’s TVET initiatives, offers strategies for enhanced youth empowerment
IVETA President Serumu Igberadja congratulates Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on TVET initiatives, recommending teacher retraining, bursary programs, and construction site partnerships for youth empowerment
The International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) has extended its highest commendation to the Delta State Government for its visionary leadership in advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs.
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Serumu Igberadja, President of IVETA, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting TVET globally, particularly in developing countries, expressed profound admiration for the state’s commitment to youth empowerment and economic growth.
In a letter addressed to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Igberadja lauded the establishment and sustained support of the Delta State Technical and Vocational Education Board.
He acknowledged the foresight of the immediate past governor in laying a strong foundation for this board and praised the present administration’s unwavering dedication to overseeing technical colleges and skills acquisition programs.
“I am writing to express my highest commendation for the visionary leadership demonstrated by your administration in establishing and sustaining the Delta State Technical and Vocational Education Board.
This bold initiative has been instrumental in overseeing the technical colleges’ management and skills acquisition programs, showcasing your government’s commitment to empowering youths and driving economic growth.
The immediate past governor’s foresight in establishing this board has laid a strong foundation, and it is heartening to see the present administration’s unwavering support and dedication to this noble cause.
The board’s impact on promoting technical education, vocational training, and skills development is truly commendable.
This bold initiative has been instrumental in overseeing the technical colleges’ management and skills acquisition programs, showcasing your government’s commitment to empowering youths and driving economic growth.
As President of IVETA, a non-profit organization registered in the USA since 1984, dedicated to promoting and advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) globally, especially in developing countries, I am impressed by Delta State’s commitment to TVET.
To further enhance the effectiveness of TVET programs, I humbly recommend:
1. Retraining TVET teachers and instructors to meet current technological advancements, ensuring they remain relevant and equipped to impart modern skills.
2. Establishing TVET bursary programs to encourage and support youths in pursuing TVET teaching careers, addressing the need for skilled educators.
3. Partnering contractors with TVET institutions to train youths on construction sites while implementing projects. By leveraging construction sites as training grounds, we can harness the potential of our youths and equip them with practical skills.
This initiative can be incorporated as part of the contracted companies’ corporate social responsibilities, fostering a win-win situation for all stakeholders.
These initiatives will strengthen the TVET ecosystem, benefiting students, industries, and the state’s economy. I applaud the government’s proactive stance in driving progress and look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of this initiative.
Please accept my sincerest appreciation for your outstanding leadership.”
Serumu Igberadja
President, International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA), USA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering Nigerians through skills acquisition and sustainable livelihoods, as 700 beneficiaries graduated from a 10-day Federal Government vocational training programme in Oyo State.
Dr Abiola Arogundade, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (TVEE), stated this on Friday in Ibadan at the graduation ceremony.
The training was organised under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) to equip beneficiaries with practical, market-relevant skills for economic independence.
Arogundade said the initiative reflected Tinubu’s determination to bridge Nigeria’s skills gap and empower young Nigerians to compete effectively in the evolving economy.
She said the programme was designed to promote self-reliance, improve employability and enable beneficiaries to build sustainable livelihoods.
According to her, the 700 beneficiaries comprised 30 participants trained in artificial intelligence (AI) and graphics, 85 in makeup artistry, 85 in fashion design and 500 in digital economy-related skills.
“This project is very dear to my heart because I come from Aremo, Ibadan.
“But it is also very dear to the heart and vision of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose determination to close Nigeria’s skills gap is a major driver of the mandate we have been given.”
Arogundade said Tinubu believed young Nigerians needed opportunities, skills and tools to compete effectively and achieve economic independence.
She urged stakeholders to support initiatives that equipped young people with relevant skills and opened pathways to sustainable livelihoods.
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, APC governorship candidate in Oyo State and representative of Oyo South Senatorial District, said the initiative would contribute to poverty reduction not just in Oyo but across the country.
Sen. Alli said the Tinubu administration had introduced measures to cushion the effects of petrol subsidy removal, adding that the empowerment programme was part of efforts to tackle poverty and unemployment.
Similarly, Sen. Yunus Akintunde (representing Oyo Central) commended Arogundade for facilitating the programme and urged beneficiaries to preserve and make productive use of the equipment provided.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, represented by Shola Ladoja, also commended Arogundade and the Federal Government for the initiative, while expressing
optimism that the programme would contribute to poverty reduction and improve livelihoods.
The ceremony attracted youths, representatives of non-governmental organisations, politicians, traditional rulers, entrepreneurs and academics.
At the end of the programme, all beneficiaries were awarded certificates and provided with start-up kits to support their transition into self-employment and sustainable livelihoods.
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