Edo government assures Edo youths of preference in new economic order
Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State has assured that only qualified youths in the state would be accorded preferential treatment in the new economic order that is taking shape in the state.
He gave this assurance when Association of Esan Professionals (AEP), paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, in Benin City.
Obaseki remarked that the 10 youths sponsored by AEP for training on welding and fabrication would be linked to firms where their skills would be put to effective use.
He said: “I want to assure you that we will support you and give priority to the youth whose training on welding and fabrication you sponsored, particularly on the projects we are working on.
“I believe that the modular refinery where work has already started will require fabrication work. We will be introducing them to our partners in that transaction.”
However, he applauded members of the association for sponsoring youths for the training. “I thank you for your selflessness and interest in our people. You have been able to raise money from your own resources to train youth on welding and fabrication and it is most commendable.”
“Thank you for the effort you are making. I want to inform you that we will obtain their data for our job portal, EdoJobs, and see how we can match them with jobs in the state.”
Prior to this, the president of the association, Sam Obaze, explained that the group’s decision to sponsor 10 youths from Esanland at the Petroleum Technology Institute (PTI), Warri, was to complement governor Obaseki’s initiative to engage youths in productive activity.
Obaze said: “I wish to reiterate that your desire to engage Edo youths productively received a boost when 10 Esan youths, sponsored by our association, were decorated with PTI’s Skills Acquisition Proficiency Certificates in welding and fabrication, after nine months of training.”
He commended the governor for reinstating the Onojie of Uromi, noting, “the people of Esanland thank you most sincerely for this gesture and wish to assure you of our continuous and sustained support.”
