FIC REPORT (EBONYI STATE) – a strategic move to empower young people with creative media and other digital skills and alleviate poverty, the Federal Ministry of Education’s IDEAS-TVET Initiative, in collaboration with Guarantee Global Tech and Resources, has commenced the training of over 100 beneficiaries in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.
The flag-off ceremony, which took place at the training centre of Guarantee Global Tech and Resources, located at No. 1 Hilltop Road, Abakaliki, was attended by representatives of the Federal Ministry of Education, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), traditional rulers, clergymen and other critical stakeholders.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the representative of the National Project Coordinator of the IDEAS-TVET Initiative, Dr. Anozie Nwokoma, expressed joy and satisfaction over the commencement of the IDEAS-TVET Cohort 3 training programme in Ebonyi State.
He said, “Today is not simply about announcing another training programme; it is about creating opportunities, building human capital, strengthening Nigeria’s technical and vocational education ecosystem, and equipping our young people with the practical skills they need to participate meaningfully in the economy.
The IDEAS Project, implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education with the support of the World Bank, has continued to demonstrate that skills development is a powerful pathway to employment, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Over the course of implementation, the IDEAS Project has recorded significant achievements across various components of the project.”
In his address, the Quality Assurance Assessor, Mr. Onyenucheya Okoro Uneke, said learning a practical skill was one of the most vibrant initiatives anyone could undertake to achieve career development.
The essence of the Quality Assurance Assessor is to assess the students’ performance and maintain standards and transparency, among others.
The standard has been maintained in line with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) to ensure that quality and standards are maintained.
Currently, the Federal Ministry of Education, through the IDEAS Project, is training over 500 assessors from different Training Service Providers (TSPs) across the country. This underscores the importance of having a quality assessor in a training centre.
All these beneficiaries are being trained in video editing, graphic design, crew membership, camera handling, content creation and other related skills.”
The CEO of Pacific Institute of Catering and Hotel Management, Mr. Kwalu John Paul, said skills acquisition was key to succeeding in the country.
BAKARE LAURETTA
HOC FIC ABAKALIKI
2/10/2026
