NDE flags off Community Based Business Training In Bayelsa

 

To boast the economy of people at the grassroots, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE)  has  commenced  training  for the implementation of Community-Based Business in Bayelsa

Speaking at the Kaiama Town Hall, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa, the Director General of NDE, Mallam Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo said that the scheme is aimed at utilizing the skills available in a community and training the unemployed youths to be skilled in those areas.

The Director General represented by the Bayelsa Coordinator NDE, Mr Aham Osuchukwu disclosed that twenty youths from  Kaiama town in Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA have been selected to undergo a three months training in Catering, Fashion Designing and Hair Dressing. 

He said that the scheme adds to the economic and social value of the Kaiama people in Bayelsa.

On his part, the Master Trainer Mrs Keme Appah, appealed to the trainees not to despise the day of their little beginning. 

According to him " You should use me as a role model, I sow, cook professionally and can braid hair. I am self-sufficient and does not wait for salary. I have achieved a lot because of my proficiency in these  skills.

The Director, Special Public Works Mrs Roseline Olaomi represented by Mrs Felicia Baite, stated that there will be a One Week Basic Business Training at the end of their training to gett them acquainted with  the business skills.

She urged them to see the opportunity as a once in a life time opportunity adding  for the scheme to come to Kaiama again will be a herculean task.