Vocational Education Will Empower Youths – Wike

By Remi Johnson

Establishment of Vocational Education System in Abuja will make many youths to be self-reliant.

The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike indicated in Abuja when he received the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Peter Ryan.

The Minister who noted that plans were underway to open up investment opportunities in agriculture and technological development in the territory, said employment opportunities could be expanded with vocational skills.

According to him, Nigeria and Ireland have long-standing relations that should be nurtured and sustained for mutual benefits.

Earlier, the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Peter Ryan said some Irish vocational education experts were billed to be in Abuja very soon.

The Ambassador also said his country has made appreciable progress in the areas of education and agriculture, and would be glad to share its experiences with any willing country.

Ryan further promised to facilitate collaborations with key investors and other stakeholders in the Irish private sector.

” In the area of agriculture, we had a visit earlier in September by our Minister of Agriculture to Nigeria and as a follow up to the visit, we can share the lessons and experiences by connecting his Excellency (the FCT Minister) directly to the experts that run an organisation called Sustainable Food System.

” From the first week of December, we are bringing to Abuja, the head of the largest vocational education provider in the land of Ireland. He will be here, and has no agenda, so he is at your disposal “.

Edited By Grace Namiji