Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that his administration would build two new model technical schools as well as upgrade existing ones in the state to promote the acquisition of technical skills among the youths.
Governor Aiyedatiwa said the building of the technical schools was part of his administration’s plans to ensure the youths were equipped with different skills.
Aiyedatiwa spoke at the launching of the Youth One Skill project as part of the celebration of the 2024 World Youth Skills Day.
Represented by his deputy, Governor Aiyedatiwa, said the project was an innovative approach to getting young people to acquire skills needed to be self-reliant and globally competitive.
He said his administration would explore opportunities and partner with the private sector as well as development partners to build the capacity of the unemployed youth for sustainable job creation.
“We are putting machinery in place to build two new model technical schools and upgrade the existing ones in the state to promote the acquisition of technical skills among our youths” the governor affirmed.
“Having realised the need to promote investments in young people and develop youth-centric programs, we will continue to open up avenues for political participation and adequate youth representation in his government.”
Ondo Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Saka Yusuf Ogunleye, said the state government was living up to the expectations of young people in the state.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Empowerment and Job Creation, Orioye Gbayisemore, said there was a readiness to transform the youths into dependable drivers of peace and development.
