Towards finding a lasting solution to the common joblessness occasioned by the socioeconomic reality in the country, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has launched an Innovative Skills and Pioneering Entrepreneurship Award (U-INSPIRE Award).
The programme, launched last Friday, partners captains of industries, including artistes, to take on registered students in vocational skills to complement their academic pursuits.
According to the Vice Chancellor, AbdulWahab Egbewole (SAN), “The general stance with graduates in most of our institutions now is that they do not possess the required skills, and herein lies the gap this programme will fill. This partnership enriches our students’ educational experience and ensures they develop the practical skills required by today’s fast-evolving industries.”
Though optional, the varsity boss said, “Students will be issued certificates after the training.”…
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