The Ministry of Youth Development is set to introduce a new training program designed specifically for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), modeled after the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The initiative was announced by the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Olawande Wisdom, during the opening of the BEMORE OYO 2024 Summer Bootcamp in Ibadan.
Mr. Wisdom revealed that the ministry plans to work in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to implement various training reforms, including this NYSC-like program for NCE graduates.
He pointed out that while NYSC caters to university graduates, there has been no equivalent for NCE holders and similar qualifications.
“Our main focus in the ministry is citizenship and training, and we are reintroducing these values. We have the NYSC for university graduates, but what about those who completed their NCE and similar programs?” he stated.
Purpose of the Scheme
The new scheme aims to provide local training opportunities, eliminating the need for participants to travel to other states. Mr. Wisdom emphasized the importance of addressing social issues and acknowledged the role of organizations like the Boys’ Brigade and Girl Guides in steering youth away from negative influences.
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The ministry is committed to enhancing citizenship and training, with the proposed program being a key part of this effort.
He also praised Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of the BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, for her contributions to the development of girls and for raising standards.
Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu clarified that the BEMORE initiative is not funded by the Ondo State Government and is focused on nurturing future female leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
She stressed the importance of including women and girls in development efforts, citing her personal experiences as a driving force behind the initiative. “We cannot achieve development if we exclude 50% of our population, which consists of women and girls,” she remarked.
Encouraging Youth Participation
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Odu’a Investments, Mr. Abdulrahman Yinusa, who also attended the event, urged participants to fully embrace the training opportunities provided.
He commended the organizers and mentors for their dedication to advancing girls through technological education.
The event also featured a training session by the Red Cross Society on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the launch of a book titled “The History of BEMORE, A Historical Voyage” by Esther Michael.
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