Don advocates Adoption of entrepreneurship, skill acquisition to tackle unemployment 

Nigerian youths have been urged to embrace entrepreneurship development and skills acquisition to get out of unemployment.
     
The Vice-Chancellor, Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, gave the charge in Okada, Edo State during the institution’s 9th Entrepreneurship Programme (EP’s) Exhibition and Trade Fair, a project of the 300 level students of the institution.

The vice-chancellor added that the combination of knowledge and skills acquisition has made the institution’s graduates most sought after as they leverage on industry-academia interface before graduation, and are better prepared for life after graduation following several classroom coaching and training, which enhances entrepreneurship development and knowledge. 

He noted that a total of 6,218 students have so far undergone entrepreneurship and skills acquisition training while in their third year as part of the institution’s curriculum at promoting entrepreneurship development and skills acquisition.
         
“The role of the University in fostering entrepreneurial culture amongst students and staff is critical to national development. Entrepreneurs have the power to shape the world by developing versatile skills and profitable business schemes needed for human development,” Ezemonye said.