Ayade inaugurates skill acquisition academy in Cross River


Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Tuesday inaugurated a construction and fabrication academy, with start-up trainees of 500

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the academy will train apprentices on skills such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT), welding and fabrication, tiling and plumbing, among other skills. 

Speaking during the inauguration of the academy, Ayade said, The academy is meant to make residents of the state self-employed with relevant skills as well as boost the state's economy.

“If you go to the oil and gas industry, an experienced welder, who is called a corrosion engineer, earns about 2,000 dollars a month and yet we don’t have Cross River youths learning such skills.

“How long will Nigerians continue to get tilers and other skilled artisans from Benin Republic, Togo and other nearby African countries?

“Today (Tuesday) is a turning point for the indigenes of Cross River, so let the youth rise up, take advantage of this academy and be empowered in order to be employers of labour.

“Also, the Federal Government must encourage states to build skill acquisition centres that will help in reducing unemployment and curbing migration ” Mr Ayade added.

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