Idris Ahmed, Lokoja.
A private company, Lily-Blaiz Global Concept Nig. LTD has offered to train youths in Kogi state for skills acquisition that will lead to self employment.
Chief Executive Officer of the company, Lilian Ameh who disclosed this to Journalists in Lokoja on Monday, said the growing rate of unemployment across the country is alarming and deserves necessary action by both the government and the private sector.
“The objective is to contribute to the efforts of both the federal and state governments towards reducing poverty and unemployment currently plaguing the country.” the the CEO stated.
She said the company has trained over 1000 youths across the country in CCTV System, electric fencing, security locks, Gate automation, Car remote control, smoke detector and DC lightning.
Youths in Lagos, Abuja and PortHarcout, have benefited this programme with many now on their own and training others.
According to the Chief Executive Officer, the company has apparatus and necessary tools for the training programme schedule to commence soon in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital.
“The company is not in partnership with any authority, group, agency, or government, but will operate under the ambit of the law willing participants are welcomed and we promise to provide adequate training both practical and theory.” She said.
She however welcomes any group, organisations, agencies, political leaders and companies who might require the services of the company in regards to the training to come forward .
Ameh therefore commended Kogi state government for enabling peace, tranquility and security for the operations of private companies in the state, promising that they will deliver to the benefit of the people.
She expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello, calling on all well meaning people to give him maximum cooperation to succeed in all his endeavours.
