How Youth Can Embrace Entrepreneurship, Skill Development for Self-reliance – Governor Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has encouraged Kogi youth to embrace skill acquisition and entrepreneurship.
The governor made this known during thorough inspection of the Fashion Shared Facility, an integral component of the National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Clinics for Viable Enterprises in Okene, earlier in the
Governor Bello emphasized the importance of not solely relying traditional academic qualifications, but also skill acquisitions that can bring about self-reliance.
Accompanied by the governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo, elated Governor Bello, was guided through the cutting-edge facility by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Kogi Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA), Honorable Rekiya Onaivo Sani. The facility, boasting state-of-the-art fashion machines of diverse grades, was meticulously examined by Governor Yahaya Bello, who affirmed its potential to significantly alleviate youth unemployment in the state once commissioned. He implored the state’s youth to seize the initiative provided by federal and state governments, embracing entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance.
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Expressing commendation, Governor Bello lauded the management and staff of the facility for their commendable efforts in the installation, equipping, and maintenance of this forward-looking establishment.
During the visit, Honorable Sani, provided detailed insights into the facility, disclosing that it houses over 180 diverse grades of fashion machines. Notable among them is the sophisticated 4 Head Monogram Machine, a computerized marvel designed for direct photo embroidery. With a 12-inch touch screen computer supporting 20 languages and a vast memory of 200,000,000 stitches matched with 200 patterns, this machine promises versatility and precision. Hon Sani elaborated on its capabilities, citing applications such as embroidery, printing of initials, and suitability for cap, tubular, t-shirt, and flat embroidery. The machine boasts automatic thread break detection, automatic thread trimming, a 270° wide cap frame, and other accessories.
Envisioning the inauguration of the Kogi Fashion Industry, Honorable Sani highlighted the plethora of business opportunities and value chains that this facility would offer. She emphasized that one need not be a tailor or directly involved in the garment-making industry to explore the remarkable business prospects presented by this facility. It stands poised to unlock a myriad of opportunities for entrepreneurs and industry enthusiasts alike including jobs creation, investment drives and other opportunity.