Gov Ododo Launches OYESA: Youth Empowerment Programme In Kogi State

By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh

The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has launched the Ododo Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition (OYESA) programme, aimed at equipping youths with cutting-edge skills to boost their economic prospects. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

The programme, was announced today in Lokoja during the governor’s Independence Day anniversary speech, which was designed to absorb many youths in the state, providing training in areas such as CNG conversion, welding, fabrication, solar system installation, and other skills acquisition programs.

This programme will involve Comprehensive training, Financial support (stipends, accommodation), Starter packs for business start-up and Business registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

OYESA is partnering with the Kogi State Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI) to ensure a seamless rollout.

The governor’s administration has also enrolled over 45,000 students in the state’s scholarship program, Secured accreditation for Medical and Surgery courses at Confluence State University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara, ensured timely salary payments for state workers, including Local Government employees and primary school teachers.

Gov. Ododo has also Provided fertilizers, farming inputs, and pesticides to farmers across the state for maximum agricultural production.

Governor Ahmed Ododo’s leadership has brought hope and development to Kogi State, with a focus on youth empowerment and people-centered policies.