In response to the realities among youths to build and upskill themselves, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development led by Sunday Dare has introduced the DEEL initiative, which is Digital Skills acquisition, Internship, Employability, and Leadership as youth from across the country are already benefitting from the training run in conjunction with partners like IMB, Microsoft, and Google.
The Federal Government has taken the additional step of equipping youth to start and own their own businesses with the establishment of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) ringfenced with N75 billion naira for bankable youth ideas and businesses at a 5% interest rate with a moratorium of up to 12 months.
The Minister posits, “It is my desire to see the youth here in Ogbomoso, in Oyo state, and all over Nigeria key into these initiatives and turn themselves into employers of labour, wealth creators, and entrepreneurs.”
“I, therefore, want you to take advantage of this three-day training to join those that will grow Nigeria’s economy to an enviable position in the years ahead and also listen and learn for the duration of the training and thereafter.”
“Use this crucial training as a launchpad that will ensure that you are able to set up small scale enterprise that can grow and expand into world brands.”
“It is my priority as the Minister of Youth development in this country to ensure that we empower the youth and equip you with the necessary facilities that would bring about betterment to your future and this is one of the reasons why we have set up this program with the first sets of youth to benefit from this program are the youth of this ancient city of Ogbomoso.”
“While wishing you a fruitful and successful training ahead, I wish to urge you all once again to take advantage of this important training. I know you are intelligent, I know you are innovative and hardworking, you are just waiting for this opportunity to come and the opportunity is right before you, kindly take advantage of it. It is my dream that you all would excel in the field you have chosen in this 3-days capacity building program, either in the Fishery, Piggery, or the confectionaries. I am very optimistic that some of you will start telling your stories of your journey to stardom soon,” he ended.
