To accelerate the impact of its capacity development drive on talented youths in the country, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has partnered with National Image Educational Consult to broaden opportunities for young Nigerians.
After signing the agreement, the national president of ALGON, Hon. Alabi Kolade David lauded the firm for the initiative and said promotion of youth empowerment and education would engender rapid growth and development of the country.
He emphasised that empowerment of Nigerian youths is an agenda that will promote nation-building and reduce insecurity across the country.
Harping on what the partnership entails, Alabi said ALGON offices in the 774 local governments in the country will embark on the campaign to identify qualified youths who have been hindered from furthering their education on the account of financial challenges.
He said they will be enrolled in a scholarship scheme of the National Image Educational Consult which is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda of ensuring accessible education for the youths of the country.
In his remarks, the managing director and chief executive officer of National Image Educational Consult, Hon. Seyi Bamigbade, said the organisation has in the past five years driven a tuition free education across the country.
According to him, efforts are ongoing to increase the number of enrollment through the educational policy of the federal government which seeks to ensure that the majority of Nigerian youths are given access to education.
Also speaking, the director-general of ALGON, Mrs. Binta Bello, commended National Image Educational Consult for the project which she said will be a game-changer towards achieving inclusive education in the country.
According to her, ALGON will continue to play a lead role in grassroot mobilisation for the masses to participate in activities that will enhance their development.
