The Vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has condemned importation of skilled artisans from neighbouring West African countries into the country, saying that Nigeria has a high number of talented youth with aggressive mind to succeed in trade, commerce and entrepreneurship.
The vice president was speaking at the commissioning of international vocational technical and entrepreneurship college (IVTEC) in Ajase Ipo, Kwara state.
Osinbajo, also said that Nigeria needs technical centres tailored around existing talents of Nigerian youth and needs of the country.
The vice president, who said that the federal government would see to it that the college was replicated across states in the country, added that the vision for establishment of the college tallied with the agenda of the Buhari administration of producing all we consume in the country.
He, however, said that Nigeria needed an industrial base to maximise potential and talents of the youth for optimal local production, adding that Nigeria should tap into potential of Nigerian youth for greater change in the country.
Osinbajo, who described the IVTEC as one of the major important projects any government could undertake, said that the college was tailored around exact needs of the society, particularly with partnership with notable international organizations like the City & Guilds, London, Alfred State college if technology, US, University of Wolverhampton and Praxis Atlantis among others.
"The vision of the college to give right type of skill and international certificate that will enable graduates to work in any part of the world is commendable. The partnership with international organizations will also make graduates saleable to the benefit of the country", he said.
The vice president, who called on other states of the federation to emulate Kwara state on the project, pledged assistance of the federal government to ensure that the college was replicated in all parts of the country.
