By Aisha Gambo
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Thursday flagged off the Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme for 460 trainees in the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
Mr Sani Maiwada, the state coordinator, said 20 people were selected from each local government and would learn various skill for three months.
“We are here for the orientation of 460 trainees who would learn skills like tailoring, carpentry, hair dressing, GSM repairs and catering, among others.
“The trainees are lucky to be selected to acquire skills, therefore, they should be serious, hardworking and persevere throughout the training”, he said.
Maiwada said that the training was free and it was important for a trainee to get 75 per cent attendance before he or she would enjoy any benefit that comes after the training.
He said that some participants would be trained in the three training centres of the states located at Zaria, Kafanchan and Kaduna, while others would be trained in the informal centres of LGAs.
According to him, participants will be given stipends, hence the need to take their training seriously so that they can be self reliant and be employees of labour.
Earlier, the Acting Director General, Mr Abubakar Nuhu- Fikpo, who was represented by Mr Shittu Muhammad, said he was impressed with the activities carried out in the state, urging the trainees to be obedient to their trainers so as to learn effectively.
He said that they should also maintain the tools and equipment used in the learning process.
One of the beneficiaries, Muhammad Ya’u, on behalf of the trainees, commended the NDE for the programme and urged his fellow participants to be disciplined. (NAN)
