On Tuesday, the Kogi State Government announced that 250 youths in the state would be trained in CNG conversion for free, News About Nigeria reports.
According to Governor Usman Ododo who made the announcement on Tuesday during his Independence Day speech, the training is part of his administration’s youth empowerment initiative.
Ododo explained that under this new initiative, 250 youths selected from across the 21 local government councils of the state will be provided with cutting-edge training in critical areas such as CNG conversion, welding and fabrication, automobile mechatronics, solar system installation, and more.
The Governor also revealed that beneficiaries will receive stipends, accommodation, starter packs, and business registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission to support their entrepreneurial journeys.
“This programme will commence as soon as we tidy up the modalities with our proposed partner, the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI). It a vital step in reducing unemployment, addressing youth restiveness, and preparing our young people for meaningful contributions to society.
“Through this strategy, we are empowering inhabitants of rural communities, supporting local development, and ensuring that the aspirations of our people at the grassroots have a point of contact through which they can be fully integrated into our Continuity and Consolidation Agenda.”
He urged the people of the state especially the youths to continue to support his administration as they build the Kogi of their dream, adding that he would continue to prioritize their welfare and also ensure that all they need to thrive regardless of the current economic challenges in the country are provided.
