By Yemi Popoola
Ekiti State government has reiterated its commitment to reducing unemployment among the youths in the State.
Speaking while receiving representatives of the State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in his office in Ado Ekiti, the State Commissioner for Employment and Wealth Creation, Hon. Kayode Fasae stressed that youth employment and Wealth creation is one of the six pillars of Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration, adding that Government would provide enabling environment for development and job opportunities for youths that are ready to work.
He assured youths of the open door policy of the present administration in the State adding that they only need to make themselves available to be part of the administration.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Oluwadare Ajayi who listed Government’s Youth interventions to include training programme in the areas of ICT, Agriculture, vocational skills, Sports, advised them to shun vices that are inimical to their future and support efforts of Government to secure their future..
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Ekiti Youth Council, Mr. Oluwaseun Famuyibo expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for the warm reception accorded them which he described as a display of commitment to Youth development.
Famuyibo said that the visit was part of collaborative drive with the Ministry in the drive for youth development adding that it was also an advocacy visit on the campaign against drug abuse.
He pledged the continued support of youths for efforts of the Biodun Oyebanji administration to develop the State and improve the lot of the people.
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