By correspondent in Lokoja.
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello,has called the youth to immerse themselves in skills acquisition and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of not solely relying on traditional academic qualifications.
The governor made the call during a thorough inspection of the Fashion Shared Facility, an integral component of the National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Clinics for Viable Enterprises in Okene, during the festive season in the area.
Accompanied by the governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo, the elated Governor Bello was guided through the cutting-edge facility by the Chairperson of the Kogi Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA), Honorable Rekiya Onaivo Sani.
According to a statement signed by ONOGWU Muhammed,chief Press Secretary to the governor and made a copy available to The Reporters on Saturday,the facility, which boasts the state-of-the-art fashion machines of diverse grades, was meticulously examined by Governor Yahaya Bello.
Muhammed added that the governor affirmed the potential of the facility as having the capacity to significantly alleviate youth unemployment in the state, once commissioned.
Bello,he said, implored the youth in the state to seize the initiative provided by federal and state governments to embrace entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance.
Governor Bello lauded the management and staff of the facility for their commendable efforts in the installation, equipping, and maintenance of “this forward-looking establishment.”
Conducting the governor and others round the facility during the visit, Hon. Sani, Chairperson of KEDA, provided detailed insights into the facility, disclosing that it houses over 180 diverse grades of fashion machines.
Notable among them, according to her, is the sophisticated 4 Head Monogram Machine, a computerized marvel designed for direct photo embroidery.
The facility, she added, include a 12-inch touch screen computer, supporting 20 languages and a vast memory of 200,000,000 stitches matched with 200 patterns, pointing out that “this machine promises versatility and precision.”
Hon. Sani elaborated on the capabilities of the machine, citing applications such as embroidery, printing of initials, and suitability for cap, tubular, t-shirt, and flat embroidery.
“The machine boasts automatic thread break detection, automatic thread trimming, a 270° wide cap frame, and other accessories,”she further told the governor and his entourage.
Envisioning the inauguration of the Kogi Fashion Industry, Honorable Sani highlighted the plethora of business opportunities and value chains that this facility would offer.
She emphasized that one needs not be a tailor or directly involved in the garment-making industry to explore the remarkable business prospects presented by this facility.
“It stands poised to unlock a myriad of opportunities for entrepreneurs and industry enthusiasts alike, including jobs creation, investment drives and other opportunity,”the KEDA boss also disclosed.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
