Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Tuesday, underscored the need to put in place supportive systems that would facilitate youths acquiring in-demand skills to positively contribute to Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking during an interactive session with youth groups held at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome), Akure, Aiyedatiwa described young people as the backbone of the state’s development and vital to the success of any meaningful transformation.
Aiyedatiwa who presented to the youth his administration’s 7-point developmental agenda, tagged “Our Ease”, which focuses on order and security, rural and urban development, technological advancement, healthcare, power, infrastructure, and education.
According to him, the state government has already begun implementing impactful initiatives such as the payment of WAEC and NABTEB fees for students, scholarships and bursaries for undergraduates, the recruitment of over 2,000 teachers, and the renovation of educational facilities across the state.
“We have provided nano grant as business support to 5,000 youths, engaged 15,000 young people in labour-intensive public workforce programmes, and officially opened Youth Skill Centres across the state under the One-Youth-One-Skill Scheme,” he said.
