News
Reps Back New Technical Institutions, Call for Bold Strategies to Equip Nigerian Youth
- /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 27
https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG-20250730-WA0021-1000x600.jpg&description=Reps Back New Technical Institutions, Call for Bold Strategies to Equip Nigerian Youth', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
- Share
- Tweet /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 72
https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG-20250730-WA0021-1000x600.jpg&description=Reps Back New Technical Institutions, Call for Bold Strategies to Equip Nigerian Youth', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
By Gloria Ikibah
The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnic and Higher Technical Education, Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda, has called for bold ideas and innovative strategies that will equip young Nigerians with practical skills, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial knowledge for the modern workforce.
The Chairman stated this as the 10th House threw its weight behind the establishment of new vocational and technical institutions as a strategic step toward curbing youth unemployment in Nigeria.
The public hearing was on three bills seeking to establish technical and vocational institutions across the country.
Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition, Zaki Biam, Benue State – Sponsored by Rep. Solomon Wombo.
National Institute for Technical and Vocational Education, Bogoro, Bauchi State – Sponsored by Rep. Jafaru Leko.
Federal Vocational and Skills Acquisition College, Ilaro, Ogun State – Sponsored by Rep. Abiodun Akinlade.
In his opening remarks, Laguda stressed that the bills aim to promote entrepreneurship, create jobs, and empower Nigerian youths to become employable and self-reliant, especially within their local communities.
He said: “These institutions will serve as platforms to develop the technical capacity of our youth.
“Our committee is fully committed to supporting proposals that foster innovation and promote technical education as a tool for economic empowerment.”
The Chairman also said that the House supports the establishment of training institutions that will produce skilled technicians and mid-level professionals to drive the country’s industrialization and development.
Declaring the public hearing open, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, said Nigeria must shift its educational focus toward practical and technical skills if it hopes to address the alarming rate of youth unemployment.
The Speaker said about 55% of Nigerian youths are either unemployed or underemployed, largely due to a mismatch between their education and the needs of the job market.
“The main objective of these bills is to widen access to quality technical and vocational education. The future of our youth is being undermined by the lack of adequate opportunities to gain hands-on training and higher qualifications in technical fields,” he said.
The Speaker who was represented by Rep. Auwal Gwadabe, emphasised that Nigeria’s development hinges on the integration of science, technology, and vocational education in its education system.
“With the rise of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Big Data, it is no longer sufficient to focus solely on theoretical knowledge.
“Our educational institutions must evolve to equip young Nigerians with the practical skills needed to compete globally”, he added.
He further reiterated that the 10th House through its Legislative Agenda, was committed to ensuring that technical education in Nigeria is not only qualitative but also accessible to all.
“These new institutions, if established, will empower a new generation of technicians, innovators, and entrepreneurs who will serve as catalysts for national progress,” the Speaker added.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti State Office, on Thursday announced the extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has been extended from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June 2026.
The was contained in a statement by the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi in Ado Ekiti
The statement read: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti State Office, wishes to inform all registered voters in the State that the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has been extended from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June 2026
“The extension is intended to provide an additional opportunity for eligible voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to do so before the Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 20th June 2026.
“Collection of PVCs will continue at the designated Local Government Area Offices of the Commission during official hours. Voters are advised to collect their PVCs personally, as collection by proxy will not be permitted.
INEC urges all registered voters who have not collected their PVCs to take advantage of this extension, as the PVC remains the only means of identification for voting on Election Day.
“The Commission remains committed to ensuring that every eligible voter is given the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.”
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was calling off strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks.
“Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have… cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” Trump said on his Truth Social network.
“Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly,” he added.
Iran Warns Of ‘Endless Quagmire’
Iran had warned Washington on Thursday that it risked wading into an “endless quagmire” of war and soaring energy prices, after Trump vowed to launch a new round of airstrikes and to seize an island oil terminal.
Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the Americans, parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued his stark warning after the two sides exchanged overnight fire and Trump threatened that US forces would hit “VERY HARD TONIGHT”.
“Wrong strategies and impulsive decisions will reset the entire board for the worse, explode energy infrastructure and markets and create an endless quagmire that you will be stuck in for years,” Ghalibaf said.
The war, which began on February 28 with a wave of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, was paused under an April truce, but efforts to hammer out a permanent end to the fighting have since stalled.
US forces have also, since the ceasefire, hit radar arrays and disabled Iranian ships, and Tehran has maintained a chokehold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
“At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela,” Trump said, in a post on his own social media platform, referring to a Gulf island that hosts Iran’s biggest oil export terminal.
General Ali Abdollahi, head of the Iranian military’s central headquarters, warned that “if the United States once again seeks to carry out attacks against heroic Iran, it would receive a harsher response than before, and the flames of war, in addition to creating insecurity in the region, will become more widespread and far-reaching”.
The conflict has destabilised oil and gas prices, fuelling inflation and fears of recession in many economies.
On Thursday, the World Bank lowered its global growth forecast to its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic, predicting it would drop to 2.5 percent in 2026, from 2.9 percent last year.
Channels
Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP, who’s vying for the Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has sent his congratulations to Rt. Hon. Frederick Agbedi. Agbedi’s new role as Minority Leader was announced today during plenary by Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
Dr. Akpodiete said Agbedi’s emergence shows the trust and confidence his colleagues have in him. He described the new Minority Leader as dependable, strong-willed, and a politician of principle who acts on conviction rather than convenience.
Rt. Hon. Agbedi represents Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State. Before this appointment, he led the PDP Caucus in the House and also served as Bayelsa PDP chairman. He remains a committed PDP member and believes the party has a vital role as a strong opposition.
Akpodiete said he’s confident Agbedi will use his experience, competence and character to serve the House, the legislature, and Nigerians well.
Signed:
Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP
House of Representatives Candidate Hopeful
Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency
INEC extends PVCs collection in Ekiti for 72hours
Trump Stops Scheduled Bombings Against Iran
Julian Quinones of Mexico Scores First Goal Of 2026 World Cup
-
News16 hours agoSenate Orders Kyari’s Arrest Over Alleged ₦210 Trn NNPCL Financial Infractions
-
News20 hours agoKano Screens 720 Couples for State-Sponsored Mass Wedding Programme
-
News20 hours agoPastor Kumuyi Explains Why None of His Sons Will Inherit Deeper Life Church
-
News20 hours agoEx-NNPCL Boss Kyari Challenges Senate Over Arrest Warrant, N210trillion Probe, Cites Medical Trip Abroad
-
News20 hours agoAlleged N2bn scam: EFCC tells Court how Sirika hired Ethiopian Airlines aircraft for three-day exhibition
-
News20 hours agoNationwide protest to begin on Democracy Day as insecurity continue to escalate
-
News20 hours ago2027: INEC restores 22 State constituencies in kogi, Benue, Delta, Jigawa
-
Economy19 hours agoIMF questions Nigeria’s $5bn borrowing structure
Warning: Undefined variable $user_ID in /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/themes/zox-news/comments.php on line 49
You must be logged in to post a comment Login