Group tasks FG on skill sets for scientific innovations

A former Minister of Communication and Information, Frank Nweke-Junior, has urged the Federal Government to develop skill sets to sustain innovations and drive development in the country. He made the call in Abuja, at a media conference organised by iCreate Skill Fest, as part of activities for this year’s SkillsFest technical and vocational skill competition […]

A former Minister of Communication and Information, Frank Nweke-Junior, has urged the Federal Government to develop skill sets to sustain innovations and drive development in the country.

He made the call in Abuja, at a media conference organised by iCreate Skill Fest, as part of activities for this year’s SkillsFest technical and vocational skill competition labeled “The Olympics of Technical Skills” coming up in Abuja in October 26-27.

“The high level of unemployment in the country can be ameliorated if Government institutions recognise that technical and vocational skills are the bedrock for a thriving economy,” Nweke-Junior said.

Also, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) iCreate Skill Fest, Mr Bright JaJa, expressed optimism that a platform for Youth to showcase technical and vocational skills will empower Nigerian Youths to meet global standard.

He said that the iCreate Skill Fest 2018 edition would host a participation of 150 competitors across 17 Skill Sets including tailoring, art, photography, web design, app development and graphics design among others.

According to him, the government over the years had invested considerable efforts on improving university education with insignificant attention paid to technical and vocational education.