Infrastructure Devt: NIPSS Delegation Praises Gov AbdulRazaq’s Vision, Commends Him For Empowering Young People

Participants of the Senior Executive Course 46  of  the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos,  Plateau state, have commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara state for the steps taken by his administration to promote digital economy, youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in the State of Harmony.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that they gave this commendation after ending their tour of some strategy institutions and facilities in the state.

The participants of the Senior Executive Course 46  of  the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS),  who were in Kwara  state between May 13 and  May 18 ,2024,  visited the International Vocation and Technological Centre, IVTECH, Ajase- Ipo,  the Kwara state University (KWASU) , Malete ,and the Landmark University, Omu-Aran among others.

The NIPSS team , who  were led by Air Vice Marshal  A.I  Adamu ,said they were impressed by the state of the art facilities at the institutions they visited while noting that the facilities at the IVTEC showed the commitment of Governor AbdulRasaq to vocational education  which is in vogue across the globe adding that graduates from the center will not only be self-employed but also become employers of labour.

The tour of the NIPSS participants was coordinated by the office of the Permanent Secretary, Political ,Cabinet and Special Services, Mrs. Esther Folashayo Oluyomi .

Speaking during the meeting with the NIPSS delegation at the governor’s office, Ilorin,  AbdulRazaq’s Special Adviser on Media ,Mr. Bashir Adigun asserted that digital economy presents unlimited opportunities for youth empowerment, and sustainable  job creation.

 ‘With the right skills and mindset, our young people can thrive in this new landscape creating innovative solutions and driving economy growth’ he said.

He added that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq recognizes the young people as the driver of development.

‘In other words, for us in Kwara, the young people are not leaders of tomorrow but rather  our present leaders who are in the fore fronts of driving the growth of the state and this can be seen in the number of the young people and women appointed to government positions.

As a matter of fact, young people constitute overwhelming majority of political appointees in the state which is a deliberate policy of His Excellency ,our governor and  our leader and he  has been recognized locally and internationally for this remarkable achievement.

On assumption of office ,our uncommon governor saw this and embarked on projects that will harness the potentials of the young people, just a walking distance from where we are, there is a digital innovation hub dedicated to tech startups, digital naturals and training of  young people in different information technology programmes to equip them for global tech jobs the first of its kind by any state government in the country, we also have a digital dolby studio for Nollywood film productions, the governor observed that even when the world recognizes the Nigerian youths as major film producers in the continent only  a few of these films made it to major films festivals like CANNES in France and FESPACO in Burkinafaso  in West Africa because of poor quality’ he added.

 The governor’s aide  added that  Kwara is on record in Northern Nigeria as a trail blazer in modern digital film  production studio submitting that ‘we have the Sugar Film Factory , there is also  the Visual Arts Centre   which provides a platform for the young people and adults  to showcase their visual arts talents in such a way that it will be documented and digitally preserved for future exhibitions’.

He also said the governor’s social investment programmes target industrious young people to develop their businesses and reduce unemployment in the state.

‘This involves pitching of business ideas and the best ideas are selected digitally irrespective of political affiliations.

We also have new Eiyenkorin Industrial Park in which our state is partnering with a foreign firm for generation of 5,000 megawatt of electricity supply  in addition, we are soon flagging off a smart city in the state capital intended to leverage effectively on technology for provision of basic facilities in line with sustainable development goals.

The foregoing is part of innovative strategy of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to transform the state from analogue to a thriving digital economy and make the state attract foreign investors’ Adigun added.

The state Focal Person for NSIP, Dr Rabiat Alabere ,and the acting General Manager of   Kwara state Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), Dr Wasiu Tejidini  also highlighted various interventions of Governor AbdulRazaq in their respective agencies which are aimed at empowering the young people, the women and the vulnerable-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you