Abuja enterprise organises vocational training for youths in Abaji

The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) has begun a free six months fashion design training for youths in Abaji Area Council.

City & Crime reports that the training is being conducted by AFS Vocational Training Hub, which is the AEA Fashion Hub and Liaison Office in Abaji.

Speaking, the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of AEA, Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe said training is aimed at reducing poverty and employment rate in the council.

While commending the efforts of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for ensuring the smooth inclusion of the rural populace, especially the youths in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, Ugwuada-Ezirigwe said the training will provide the needed opportunity for the youth, thereby reducing restiveness.

He also commended the Chairman of Abaji Area Council, Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, for partnering with AEA to establish the centre with a view to strengthen the existing bond between AEA and the Council.

The managing director challenged the participants to show their commitment and dedication in the course of the training exercise.

Earlier, the Chairman of Abaji Area Council, Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, who was represented at the occasion by the Vice Chairman of the Council, Isah Makkah, while declaring the training open said the participants will also acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills from the training.

He noted that by engaging the youths with vocational skills, the council will continue to partner with AEA and other agencies to increase entrepreneurship, attract investment and create a sustainable and prosperous future for the indigent people of Abaji.