Niger trains 6,000 youths on financial literacy
By Rita Iliya
Niger government has commenced a financial literacy training programme for 6,000 young entrepreneurs across the 25 local governments in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Tuesday that the training was part of the government’s efforts to empower youths with skills and knowledge to enhance their businesses and productivity.
The training is being conducted by the Niger state government in partnerships with MasterCard Foundation and Enterprise Development Centre.
The online and offline training tagged: ‘Transforming Nigerian Youth Programme (TNY), was launched in March.
The programme is to train 10,000 youths, particularly young women, between the ages of 18 and 35.
Hajiya Hauwa Bako, Special Adviser to Niger Governor on Social Investment Programme, advised the beneficiaries to take the training seriously and make the most of the opportunity to better their lots.
“A door has been opened, and they should grab it and better their future,” she said.
She urged them to concentrate and be attentive, noting that there were many opportunities coming up with the training session.
According to her, human capital development is part of the vision of Gov. Mohammed Bago to build a new Niger, adding that the youths are the drivers of development.
Also speaking, Lady Helen Umaru, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Micro-Small Enterprise, emphasised the importance of entrepreneurship in today’s world.
She advised the beneficiaries to take full advantage of the programme to empower themselves and better their livelihoods.
In her remarks, Mrs Mary Berje, Special Adviser to Niger Governor on Women and Affirmative Action, said the programme was aimed at empowering women to promote economic growth and development.
Berje expressed optimism that the programme would provide the youths with opportunities to improve their economic status.
Similarly, Malam Ahmed Gwada, Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprise and Micro Finance Agency, explained that the training focuses on women to improve their capabilities on business development.
Fatima Rufai and Aisha Bosso, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed gratitude to the state government for the opportunity, adding that the programme would improve their skill on how to start and manage a business. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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