{"id":24780,"date":"2025-04-18T20:59:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T20:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/?p=24780"},"modified":"2025-04-18T20:59:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T20:59:56","slug":"presidency-partners-edtech-to-empower-young-talents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/?p=24780","title":{"rendered":"Presidency Partners EdTech to Empower Young Talents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By NAN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has partnered with an EdTech platform, Stability and Sustenance, to harness the talent potential inherent in Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Sadiq Rabiu, the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, announced the partnership at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stated that the partnership aims to advance the ongoing National Capacity Development Training Initiative, a flagship programme of President Bola Tinubu\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabiu explained that the initiative seeks to empower one million Nigerians across the six geo-political zones by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe One Million Capacity Development Training Initiative is a national effort launched under President Tinubu\u2019s administration as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt represents a bold commitment to economic self-reliance, job creation, and unlocking the full potential of our citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He described the collaboration with Stability and Sustenance as a major milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith their innovation-driven approach, deep grassroots reach, and commitment to community transformation, they now form a crucial part of the engine propelling this initiative forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur collective goal is clear: to equip Nigerians with practical, scalable, and future-ready skills that can transform raw talent into thriving businesses and sustainable livelihoods,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The special assistant noted that the training would focus on areas such as talent and skill monetisation, the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), start-up development and innovation hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOthers include agricultural value chains and agri-business, entrepreneurship education, and business development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt also includes technology and artificial intelligence applications, digital and soft skills for the future of work, and strategic capacity building for sustainable impact.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabiu emphasised that these thematic areas were carefully selected to address the real needs of Nigerians and the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also revealed that the Office had begun highlighting inspiring individuals who exemplify the initiative\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAmong them is John Edom, an innovative upcycler who transforms waste into sculptures, bags, and artworks, giving discarded items a second life while generating income and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnother is Chisom Afiukwa, a creative fibre artist who turns wool into handmade rugs and wearable art, promoting cultural heritage and entrepreneurship through craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese individuals represent the faces of Nigeria\u2019s emerging economy; young, creative, and determined to succeed,\u201d Rabiu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stressed that the partnership with Stability and Sustenance would strengthen and accelerate the government\u2019s efforts and enhance delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis initiative is not just about building capacity, it\u2019s about restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for Nigerians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabiu added that the Office would continue working closely with ministries, development agencies, the private sector, and civil society groups to ensure the programme reaches every part of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe call on all partners, stakeholders, and citizens to join us in this vital mission to build a stronger, more resilient Nigeria,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also speaking, Mr Melody Okwuazu, Founder of Stability and Sustenance, expressed appreciation for the partnership, noting that his platform is dedicated to human development and capacity building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the organisation\u2019s role is to help the Federal Government reach its target audience across all regions of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStability and Sustenance is an EdTech platform focused on mentorship and development. Recently, we visited three states, engaging over 20,000 students within the target demographic for this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe already have a database of over 400,000 SMEs across various sectors. The challenge is not the numbers, but identifying and reaching those who will truly benefit from this initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur role is to ensure that the project reaches its intended audience, as directed by the Federal Government, and that the initiative continues into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are committed to making President Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda a reality together, we will build a better Nigeria,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By NAN The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has partnered with an EdTech platform, Stability and Sustenance, to harness the talent potential inherent in Nigerians. Mr Sadiq Rabiu, the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, announced the partnership at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. He stated that the partnership aims to advance the ongoing National Capacity Development Training Initiative, a flagship programme of President Bola Tinubu\u2019s administration. Rabiu explained that the initiative seeks to empower one million Nigerians across the six geo-political zones by 2025. \u201cThe One Million Capacity Development Training Initiative is a national effort launched under President Tinubu\u2019s administration as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda. \u201cIt represents a bold commitment to economic self-reliance, job creation, and unlocking the full potential of our citizens,\u201d he said. He described the collaboration with Stability and Sustenance as a major milestone. \u201cWith their innovation-driven approach, deep grassroots reach, and commitment to community transformation, they now form a crucial part of the engine propelling this initiative forward. \u201cOur collective goal is clear: to equip Nigerians with practical, scalable, and future-ready skills that can transform raw talent into thriving businesses and sustainable livelihoods,\u201d he added. The special assistant noted that the training would focus on areas such as talent and skill monetisation, the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), start-up development and innovation hubs. \u201cOthers include agricultural value chains and agri-business, entrepreneurship education, and business development. \u201cIt also includes technology and artificial intelligence applications, digital and soft skills for the future of work, and strategic capacity building for sustainable impact.” Rabiu emphasised that these thematic areas were carefully selected to address the real needs of Nigerians and the demands of a rapidly evolving economy. He also revealed that the Office had begun highlighting inspiring individuals who exemplify the initiative\u2019s potential. \u201cAmong them is John Edom, an innovative upcycler who transforms waste into sculptures, bags, and artworks, giving discarded items a second life while generating income and impact. \u201cAnother is Chisom Afiukwa, a creative fibre artist who turns wool into handmade rugs and wearable art, promoting cultural heritage and entrepreneurship through craft. \u201cThese individuals represent the faces of Nigeria\u2019s emerging economy; young, creative, and determined to succeed,\u201d Rabiu said. He stressed that the partnership with Stability and Sustenance would strengthen and accelerate the government\u2019s efforts and enhance delivery. \u201cThis initiative is not just about building capacity, it\u2019s about restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for Nigerians,\u201d he said. Rabiu added that the Office would continue working closely with ministries, development agencies, the private sector, and civil society groups to ensure the programme reaches every part of the country. \u201cWe call on all partners, stakeholders, and citizens to join us in this vital mission to build a stronger, more resilient Nigeria,\u201d he concluded. Also speaking, Mr Melody Okwuazu, Founder of Stability and Sustenance, expressed appreciation for the partnership, noting that his platform is dedicated to human development and capacity building. He said the organisation\u2019s role is to help the Federal Government reach its target audience across all regions of Nigeria. \u201cStability and Sustenance is an EdTech platform focused on mentorship and development. Recently, we visited three states, engaging over 20,000 students within the target demographic for this project. \u201cWe already have a database of over 400,000 SMEs across various sectors. The challenge is not the numbers, but identifying and reaching those who will truly benefit from this initiative. \u201cOur role is to ensure that the project reaches its intended audience, as directed by the Federal Government, and that the initiative continues into the future. \u201cWe are committed to making President Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda a reality together, we will build a better Nigeria,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24781,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24780"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24780\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24782,"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24780\/revisions\/24782"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/24781"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fctnewsgazette.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}