Youth
The Kebbi State Government has urged corps members in the state to use skills acquired during their orientation course for the development of their host communities.
Gov Abubakar Bagudu stated this on Monday during the closing ceremony of Batch C Stream 1 of NYSC at the permanent orientationcamp, Dakingeri.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Samaila Dabai he said “It is our expectation that, the Skill Acquisition Training you have acquired in this camp will be further solidified so that you step it down to interested members of your host communities.
“I have no iota of doubt that the result of this noble commitment would be an increase in the state cottage or small scale business industries, thereby maximizing our economic potentials and employment generation.”
Bagudu said that the government had declared its readiness to support corps members deployed to the state on any entrepreneurship programme embarked upon to boost the economy of the state.
“The government is ever ready to support any entrepreneurship capable of boosting our economy and the general well-being of the state”, he added.
The governor urged the corps members to settle down quickly in their host communities and familiarise themselves with relevant security agencies and traditional rulers without any fear.
Earlier, Mr Usman Barde, NYSC Coordinator said that the Scheme had renewed its drive and commitment in executing viable development programmes and partnership with state through Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED).
He urged the corps members to make use of the loan opportunities provided by the Bank of Industry, CBN to boost their entrepreneurship skills, stressing that they could become employer of labour if they utilise the opportunities very well. (NAN)
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