Abbas harps on need to equip youths with skills

By Christiana Ekpa

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abass has stressed the need to equip the teeming population of unemployed youths with skills in various fields of endeavours.
Speaking during a public hearing on Monday on a Bill aimed at establishing the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance in the country, he argued that the proposed institute would yield significant results for Nigeria’s peace, prosperity, and stability.
The Mr. Ahmed Munir led committee on commerce also considered another Bill at establishing of chartered institute of business educators of Nigeria charged with the responsibility of advancing the study , training and practice of business educators of Nigeria.
Represented by Rep Nkama Nkemkama, he remarked that it is unfortunate that many businesses encounter barriers when attempting to scale, improve productivity, and expand service delivery even when Nigeria is a nation of entrepreneurs, with businesses thriving on every comer.
Stating that leadership is indispensable for sustained success in the public, private, or family sectors, he noted that addressing the gap requires a structured approach that equips entrepreneurs with the requisite skills and tools to deliver excellence.
According to him: “Who are those who will train and mentor entrepreneurs and businesses? This question brings us to the second bill under consideration. A business educator who trains entrepreneurs must themselves be well-trained and competent. The proposed Chartered Institute of Business Educators of Nigeria (CIBEN) is envisioned as an institution that will advance the study, training, and practice of business education in Nigeria.
“Its establishment will ensure that our educators have the tools and knowledge to build a generation of globally competitive entrepreneurs and businesses.”