Unemployment:  Gov Oborevwori Urges Young People To Attach Importance To Skill Acquisition, Financial Literacy 

Delta state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori,  has urged the young people in the country to acquire skills and financial literacy that would enable them to become self- employed instead of searching for white collar jobs.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that Governor Oborevwori  said this during the Niger Delta Viewpoint Small Medium Enterprises, NDVP-SME Conference 2024 which was held in Asaba on Friday.

 It had as its theme: ‘Financial Literacy and Skill Acquisition, A Journey To Self Actualization’. 

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Prince Johnson Erijo, Governor Oborevwori said acquisition of skills in various fields is a sure avenue for self -development and empowerment, calling on the young people in the country to learn from and emulate successful entrepreneurs by starting their preferred businesses.

The governor said: ‘The training of our youths and women in self actualizing knowledge and skills to make them economically independent is a most welcome development. 

The time has come to wean our people, especially the youths, from sole dependence on government for the provision of all human capital development mechanism, especially through white collar jobs. Government alone cannot employ everybody. 

It has therefore become necessary to train our people in various areas where they can become entrepreneurs, grow their businesses and become employers of labour. 

I am happy that this programme will train our people in financial literacy. This way, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs can find their way in independently negotiating and accessing funds to grow their businesses, thereby creating opportunities for them to become employers of labour’. 

He added that the state government has trained thousands of youths ; males and  females  in skills acquisition in various fields and empowered them to start their chosen businesses. 

Governor Oborevwori said;  ‘We sincerely believe that the state has created a sizeable pool of entrepreneurs capable of revolutionizing SMEs in the state. But we also know that more needs to be done. 

It is noteworthy that this initiative covers catering, fashion, IT,  both soft and hardware, farming, manufacturing and the creative industry. 

These array of skills acquisition is capable of making participants economically self reliant. I urge all participants to pay serious attention and be well equipped in the knowledge of whatever area they have chosen. The market for your products and services are readily available. 

I implore the organizers to lay emphasis on mentoring. Some graduates of skill acquisition often branch off from what they have learnt. But serious mentoring will stave off this attitude. Please give proper attention to mentoring’.

Welcoming participants earlier, Founder and Group Managing Director of Kudimata Nigeria Limited, Mrs Kathleen Erhimu said after working for over 40 years in the financial world it  had become imperative to work for herself and create value for others. 

She added that Kudimata was birthed two years ago as a hybrid educational financial service provider driven towards providing basic financial education, advisory, business support, internship, mentorship, empowerment, training and development to individuals and small-scale businesses in the interest of economic growth and long-term viability via Community (FINCOM) model. 

Lead Speaker and Founder, House of Tara, Mrs Tara Fela-Durotoye in her presentation emphasized the importance of relationship, reputation and resilience in the business world. 

Also speaking,  Mudiaga Enajemo, CEO of Mudi Africa, said he built his brand for over 30 years with talent and self-confidence and urged Nigerian youths to build on their talent by undergoing requisite training needed to grow their businesses. 

Frank Onosigho, a lawyer, who spoke on legal matters and aspects , said businesses must be registered through the Corporate Affairs Commission CAC, while building trust and relationships for excellence and sustainability in business. 

At the ceremony, Kudimata in conjunction with the Prudential Energy presented cheques worth N500,000 each to 50 beneficiaries as ‘startup capital’- 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