Foundation rallies Kogi artisans for National Sewing Championship
By Stephen Adeleye
The Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF) Chateko Vocational Institute has held a sensitisation programme for artisans in Kogi to promote the National Sewing Championship 2025 (NSC25).
Speaking on Saturday in Lokoja, LMF Executive Director, Mrs Rosemary Osikoya, said the programme aimed to encourage artisans to participate and become TVET peer advocates.
Osikoya explained that NSC25 seeks to empower Nigerian youths through creativity, promoting the country’s talent in fashion, textiles, and innovation.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, officially inaugurated the third NSC25 edition in Abuja on Feb. 27.
The competition is open to young people aged 12–22 with sewing skills, regardless of their educational qualifications or background.
Osikoya urged mass participation across the country to foster youth development and skill recognition in the sewing industry.
She appealed for collaboration from stakeholders to drive positive change, community growth, and economic innovation through technical skills.
She revealed that state-level competitions would hold on July 22 while regional contests and DIY workshops are set for Aug. 6 and 7.
The final event and Up-skilling Boot Camp will take place from Aug. 17 to 30 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is sponsoring the Boot Camp and offering a cash prize of one million naira to the top winner.
Also speaking, ANFE Executive Director, Mr Tsebije Jonathan, encouraged youths to seize NSC25 as a platform to display their skills and potential.
Mrs Pauline Ajibili, NABTEB’s Kogi Coordinator, urged participants to embrace the opportunity to showcase their technical ability and vocational excellence.
Participants Adagiri Ayijimoh and Victoria Ubani praised LMF for the awareness campaign and confirmed their interest in competing at NSC25.
They said the competition would allow them to display their talents in garment making, embroidery, and fashion design. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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