NPower Latest News: N-Knowledge training Commences across 6 Geopolitical Zones
NPower Latest News: Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has announced the commencement of the NPower’s N-Knowledge programme in the six geo-political zones of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory. The announcement is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alhaji Bashir […]
NPower Latest News: Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has announced the commencement of the NPower’s N-Knowledge programme in the six geo-political zones of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory. The announcement is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alhaji Bashir Nura Alkali on Wednesday, in Abuja.
According to her, it will develop the skills and capacities along with the skills set in the value chain of mobile apps and website development, while boosting the talent development effort for the growth of the information technology industry in Nigeria.
She explained that the programme consisted of a centralised in-camp training for three months with a six-month apprenticeship across the six geo-political zones of the country.
“A total of 20,000 beneficiaries will participate in the programme. At the end of the programme, qualified trainees would be awarded certificates and attestations.
“The trainees will be introduced to different schedules that will definitely make them more informed and ready for the competitions in the global market.
“This is significant, because, the trainees will be introduced to life skills, attitude re-orientation and work ethics,” she said.
They were also told about the rules of engagement in the programme.