The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya CFR has stated that
Youth development is of importance to the Nigerian Army, he made this statement during the graduation ceremony of the 3rd batch of NAOWA Youth Development Project that was conducted at the NAOWA Institute of Management and Technology (NIMTA) Abuja.
The graduation ceremony was held on 23 March 2023 at the NAOWA Event Centre Mambilla Barracks Abuja. 232 trainees were trained in Infotech Programmes that include Introduction to Cyber Security, Python for Beginners, Web Design, IT Essential, and Get-Connected, while 32 trainees were trained in fashion design and tailoring.
Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya CFR who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event, during his remark announced scholarship for best male trainee Mr Sani Abubakar and best female trainee Miss Jennifer Okechukwu.
The COAS stated that it will cover academic expenses to any institution of their choice. He further used the occasion to appreciate the President NAOWA and other NAOWA members for the excellent initiative and assured NAOWA of his support and resources for the continuation of the programme.
Earlier In her remarks, the Mother of the Day Mrs Hadiza Bello Dambazau expressed her joy and described the graduands as lucky winners . She thus encouraged all to excel in their various fields of study. Mrs Dambazau also appreciated the President NAOWA for her foresight and creativity.
Earlier during her opening remarks, the President NAOWA Mrs Salamatu F Yahaya stated that, the NAOWA Youth Development Project has recorded huge successes as many beneficiaries have been able to get paid employments with the skills and certificates obtained. It has also impacted positively in improving the ICT proficiency of the beneficiary undergraduate youth in their academics.
Mrs Yahaya expressed her appreciation to the Special Guest of Honour, The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya for being the pillar of support for all NAOWA activities.
She also appreciated former presidents of NAOWA and other dignitaries that graced the event, while charging the graduands to make good use of the knowledge acquired in enhancing their educational pursuits and productivity in the society.
Highpoints of the event were presentation of student’s courses by the Rector NIMTA, practical display by graduands, presentation of laptop computers and certificates to outstanding students, cutting of graduation cake, presentation of awards and group photographs.
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