Niger Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago has donated N10 million to the graduates of Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI) vocational training.
The Governor made the symbolic donation when the management of the Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI) Minna presented graduates of its pilot scheme vocational training at the Government House, Minna.
He said the donation was to serve as start-up packs to the graduates.
Governor Umaru Bago who underscored the importance of acquiring skills especially among the youth, said it was on that basis the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education was directed to include vocational training in the schools.
While appreciating the efforts of SEDI in promoting local production, He suggested that skills acquisition programme be organized for the State Executive Council members.
He said Government will ensure the programme is sustained and the number of graduates increases to 400 annually.
The Managing Director SEDI, Prof. Muhammad Ndaliman said the vocational training started with trainees from Minna and environs who were nominated by Community leaders.
Prof. Ndaliman said 65 people mostly youths, were trained in various fields and assessed through examinations adding that those who stood out were rewarded with tools.
He said the scheme started with five different areas and are already expanding, while plans are underway in the coming months to sponsor youth from across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State who will be on school vacation.
Prof. Ndaliman appreciated the support of Governor Umaru Bago towards the success of the programme.
Meanwhile, some products of the trainees were presented to the Governor.
In another development, Gov Bago has called on Government Agencies to establish partnerships with national and international Corporate organizations to reduce over-dependence on government funding.
The Governor made the call when he received a delegation from the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) led by its Director-General, Dr. Muhammad Bulama at the Government House, Minna.
Governor Umaru Bago observed that it is time for Government institutions to operate as businesses, adding that this is an era of commercialization.
He said doing so would not only curtail over-dependence on the government but would also engender development as the government alone cannot do.
The Governor noted that the FRCN has made so much impact that cannot be ignored, hence the State will collaborate with the organisation for mutual benefits.
He made some suggestions to the Agency on how best they can initiate more collaborations to get funding to address their challenges.
On the issue of the FRCN establishing a studio in Minna, the Governor
Earlier, the D.G, FRCN, Dr Muhammad Bulama explained that their visit was to seek collaboration with the State Government to enable the Organization to operate maximally.
Dr Bulama also disclosed that the organisation has planned to have a cutting-edge Studio in Minna for better service to the people of the State.
The FRCN DG who enumerated some of its challenges both at its Head Office in Abuja and Bida Station to include inadequate equipment, power supply, training and retraining, expressed confidence that the collaboration will trigger development not only to the State but also the Country at large.
He decried the current situation of the FRCN Kaduna, pointing out that he intends to involve all the 19 Northern Governors in reviving it.
Dr Bulama commended Farmer Governor Umaru Bago for his giant developmental strides in the State and pledged to avail Niger State of all its services as it plays a significant role in the country.
Niger Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago has donated N10 million to the graduates of Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI) vocational training.
The Governor made the symbolic donation when the management of the Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI) Minna presented graduates of its pilot scheme vocational training at the Government House, Minna.
He said the donation was to serve as start-up packs to the graduates.
Governor Umaru Bago who underscored the importance of acquiring skills especially among the youth, said it was on that basis the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education was directed to include vocational training in the schools.
While appreciating the efforts of SEDI in promoting local production, He suggested that skills acquisition programme be organized for the State Executive Council members.
He said Government will ensure the programme is sustained and the number of graduates increases to 400 annually.
The Managing Director SEDI, Prof. Muhammad Ndaliman said the vocational training started with trainees from Minna and environs who were nominated by Community leaders.
Prof. Ndaliman said 65 people mostly youths, were trained in various fields and assessed through examinations adding that those who stood out were rewarded with tools.
He said the scheme started with five different areas and are already expanding, while plans are underway in the coming months to sponsor youth from across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State who will be on school vacation.
Prof. Ndaliman appreciated the support of Governor Umaru Bago towards the success of the programme.
Meanwhile, some products of the trainees were presented to the Governor.
In another development, Gov Bago has called on Government Agencies to establish partnerships with national and international Corporate organizations to reduce over-dependence on government funding.
The Governor made the call when he received a delegation from the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) led by its Director-General, Dr. Muhammad Bulama at the Government House, Minna.
Governor Umaru Bago observed that it is time for Government institutions to operate as businesses, adding that this is an era of commercialization.
He said doing so would not only curtail over-dependence on the government but would also engender development as the government alone cannot do.
The Governor noted that the FRCN has made so much impact that cannot be ignored, hence the State will collaborate with the organisation for mutual benefits.
He made some suggestions to the Agency on how best they can initiate more collaborations to get funding to address their challenges.
On the issue of the FRCN establishing a studio in Minna, the Governor
Earlier, the D.G, FRCN, Dr Muhammad Bulama explained that their visit was to seek collaboration with the State Government to enable the Organization to operate maximally.
Dr Bulama also disclosed that the organisation has planned to have a cutting-edge Studio in Minna for better service to the people of the State.
The FRCN DG who enumerated some of its challenges both at its Head Office in Abuja and Bida Station to include inadequate equipment, power supply, training and retraining, expressed confidence that the collaboration will trigger development not only to the State but also the Country at large.
He decried the current situation of the FRCN Kaduna, pointing out that he intends to involve all the 19 Northern Governors in reviving it.
Dr Bulama commended Farmer Governor Umaru Bago for his giant developmental strides in the State and pledged to avail Niger State of all its services as it plays a significant role in the country.