Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has appealed to youths in the state to equip themselves with skills and entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of not solely relying on academic qualifications.
The governor made the call during an inspection of the Fashion Shared Facility, an integral component of the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises clinics for viable enterprises in Okene.
Accompanied by the governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor Bello was guided through the facility by the chairperson of the Kogi Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA), Hon. Rekiya Onaivo Sani.
The facility which has fashion machines of diverse grades was examined by the governor who affirmed its potential to significantly enhance youth unemployment in the state once commissioned.
He implored youths to seize the initiative provided by federal and state governments by embracing entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance.
He lauded the management and staff of the facility for their efforts in its installation, equipping and maintenance.
Chairperson of KEDA, Hajia Rekiya, provided an insight into the facility, disclosing that it houses over 180 diverse grades of fashion machines.
