22/06/2026
Permanent secretary Mrs pirisola Yemi Charges Trainees to Seize Life-Changing Opportunities During Inspection of O'DATIWA Skills Development Centre
The Permanent Secretary (Ps) on Public and Intergovernmental Relations, Mrs Pirisola Yemi , accompanied by The director Finance and Administration, Director Account and Director Program and other staff members of the Public and Intergovernmental Relations Office, conducted an inspection visit to the O'DATIWA Skills Development Enterprise Centre. During the visit, she exhorted trainees to fully utilize the opportunities provided by the Ondo State Government.
Mrs yemi , interacted with students undergoing various vocational and entrepreneurial training programmes, emphasizing the importance of commitment, discipline, and dedication to skill acquisition. She urged participants to maximize the platform created for them, noting that the skills acquired would not only make them self-reliant but also position them as contributors to the state's economic growth.
She emphasized that the O'DATIWA Skills Development Enterprise Centre was established as part of the government's commitment to youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and job creation, aimed at reducing unemployment and fostering sustainable development across the state.
Mrs Yemi commended the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering young people through practical skills development initiatives. She described the establishment of the centre as a landmark investment in human capital development that will continue to transform lives and create opportunities for thousands of residents.
According to her, the state's investment in skills acquisition demonstrates a clear commitment to building a productive, self-sufficient, and prosperous society. She urged trainees to remain focused and determined, adding that success comes to those who are willing to learn, innovate, and work hard.
The inspection visit reaffirmed the Ondo State Government's resolve to monitor and strengthen empowerment programmes designed to equip youths and women with relevant skills for economic independence and sustainable livelihoods. The O'DATIWA Skills Development Enterprise Centre was established to provide practical vocational and entrepreneurial training that promotes self-reliance and economic productivity among residents.
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