NCDMB trains Lagos youths in solar and vocational skills
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with Jake Riley Academy to train 250 youths in Lagos on solar installation and other vocational skills. The initiative aims to boost self-reliance and create job opportunities for young Nigerians. Beneficiaries received practical training and starter packs to help them launch their careers. Funmi Ogbue, CEO of Jake Riley Limited, highlighted the importance of investing in the nation’s youth for economic growth.
TLDR
- NCDMB collaborated with Jake Riley Academy to train 250 Lagos youths in solar installation, electrical fittings, catering, fashion design, Adire making, and digital skills.
- Graduates received starter packs to support immediate entry into their chosen vocations.
- Funmi Ogbue described the programme as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s human capital.
- The training included business development, digital marketing, financial literacy, and customer service.
- The initiative underscores NCDMB’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and economic development.
