By
Nasir Malali
Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association has appealed to the Federal and state governments to workout effective modalities toward the development of youths through skills acquisition for Socio-security and economic development of the country.
The Chairperson 8 Division Nigerian Army Chapter of the Association and wife of the GOC 8 Division Mrs Meg Indidi Ajose made the appeal while commissioning a remodelled NAOWA Vocational Training Centre located at the eight division in Sokoto state.

She said the remodeling of the vocational Centre was part of the NAOWA’s commitment towards complementing Federal Government effort on the quest to ensuring youths empowerment through skills acquisitions.
The NAOWA Chairperson noted that youth skills acquisition is crucial to societal stability and economic growth of the country.
She argued that empowering the youths with relevant skills ensures self reliance, promotes businesses and drives technological advancement in the Country.

She stressed that investing in youth helps in building human capital development for socio-economic and security development in the country.

Radio Nigeria report that a total of one hundred and sixteen women and girls are currently undergoing training in various skills ranging from Tailoring, catering to hairdressing among other trade.
Also speaking the zonal coordinator Mrs Anne Omoh Tawasimi changed the trainees to avail themselves for the opportunity and dedicate themselves on the training with a view to achieving the desired objectives.