FG Partners Uk Institution To Train, Engage 100 Niger-Delta Youths

Niger Delta militants

FEDERAL Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a top institution in the United Kindom, St. Georges UK for the training and engaging of no fewer than 100 youths in various European countries under a programme tagged “train and Engage scheme”.

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Usani Usani, made the disclosure during interview with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday adding that the ministry is set to address the major problems confronting the region particularly on skill acquisition and economic empowerment.
The Minister added that part of the arrangement is that the trainees who desires to be engaged would be absorbed upon completion of their studies abroad.

“No fewer than 100 Niger Delta youths will be sent abroad for training as we have entered training agreements with various European institutions, including United Kingdom, for that purpose.

“NV Q Model Design is to train the youths in oil and gas industry need basis and youths from the Niger Delta will be given that special training”, he said.

The minister, therefore, called on the restive youths of the region to put an end to destruction of national assets and embrace peace, adding “we can together achieve much in peace than in war”, he said.