The National Directorate of Employment has predicted an
imminent rise in kidnapping, robbery, prostitution and youth restiveness in the
country.
Consequently, it has empowered 638 youths in Anambra state
by cash and training.
The Director-General of the agency, Olakunle Obayan posited the rise in social
vices among the youth on Monday at the opening ceremony of the Start Your Own Business training of the
directorate held in Awka, the Anambra state capital.
No fewer than 150 youths were being trained under Vocational
Skills Development in the state.
120 students in the junior secondary school were being
trained in various skills as holiday programme, including bead making,
interlocking block moulding, manicure and pedicure, catering and satellite
installation.
50 senior secondary school graduates would receive training
under SYOB, whereas 318 beneficiaries received N20,000 each under the Artisan
Resettlement and Mentoring Scheme.
Obayan tasked the youth, especially graduates of tertiary
institutions to try and acquire skills that would take them away from vices.
He said the concept of SYOB was borne out the desire to
ensure that unemployed graduates of tertiary institution would be exposed to
the benefits of self-reliance through entrepreneurship.
He added that the training would also guide them in their
choices of business ideas that would instill in them self confidence in
managing their business successfully.
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