Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described technical and vocational education as one of the most effective ways to address youth unemployment in Nigeria.
According to him, graduates of technical and vocational institutions are better positioned to become skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and employers of labour, rather than job seekers.
The governor made this known on Monday during the inauguration of the newly completed Model Technical College, Omadino, in Warri South Local Government Area of the state. He described the institution as a flagship investment and a major achievement of his administration in the area of technical and vocational education.
Oborevwori said some achievements were better appreciated when seen rather than talked about, noting that within just two years, his administration had delivered several landmark projects without borrowing funds or placing additional financial burdens on the people of Delta State.
“Even I am often amazed at how much we have been able to achieve within two years without borrowing and without burdening the people. This project we are commissioning today is a clear example of prudent management. Contractors were paid promptly, and that is why delivery was timely,” he said.
The governor revealed that academic activities had already commenced at the college before its official commissioning, which he said showed that the facility was fully ready and functional.
He described the Model Technical College, Omadino, as another major milestone in the advancement of technical and vocational education in the state, adding that the institution reflected clarity of vision, careful planning and disciplined execution.
Oborevwori pointed to the internal road network, administrative buildings, classrooms, workshops and laboratories as clear evidence of his administration’s commitment to quality education.
He also praised the standard of training at the college, noting that the confidence and composure displayed by a student who spoke at the event demonstrated the effectiveness of teaching and learning at the institution.
The governor emphasized that modern educational infrastructure plays a vital role in creating a conducive learning environment, improving student performance, enhancing teacher effectiveness and building pride within the school community.
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“With the high-quality facilities provided here, I am confident that students of this college can compete with the best anywhere in the world. All workshops and laboratories are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities,” he added.
Reaffirming his commitment to education under the MORE Agenda, Oborevwori assured residents that his administration would continue to upgrade educational infrastructure across Delta State to ensure access to functional education and globally relevant skills.
He, however, appealed to the school management, staff, students and host communities to properly maintain the facilities, stressing that government property represents the collective resources of taxpayers and must be protected from vandalism and neglect.
