NDE trains 70 Gombe graduates to boost economic activities
Abubakar Fikpo, the Director-General of NDE, emphasized the importance of empowering beneficiaries with an entrepreneurial spirit to bolster economic activities in Gombe State. He mentioned that the state contributed 70 participants out of the 840 trained across 12 states.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a move aimed at alleviating economic hardships, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has initiated training for 70 employed graduates in Gombe. This training falls under the Small Scale Enterprise department of the NDE.
The workshop titled 'Starting Your Own Business' was designed to equip participants with essential business management skills necessary for success in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Abubakar Fikpo, the Director-General of NDE, emphasized the importance of empowering beneficiaries with an entrepreneurial spirit to bolster economic activities in Gombe State. He mentioned that the state contributed 70 participants out of the 840 trained across 12 states.
According to Fikpo, the training aims to equip unemployed graduates with business management skills, enabling them to analyze their projects, identify risks, and manage their enterprises effectively based on best practices.
The workshops cover various topics including generating business ideas, financial planning, and writing feasibility reports. Fikpo stressed that the training is geared towards making participants successful entrepreneurs and employers of labor.
The workshop represents a proactive step towards addressing economic challenges and fostering entrepreneurship among graduates, ultimately contributing to economic growth and development.
