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CIPM fellow Advocates State of Emergency in the Labour Market
Mr Olushola Joseph, Fellow, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the labour market.
Joseph who spoke in Abuja on Sunday said this was necessary
because the 33.
Towards this end, he urged government to establish a National Institute and Centre for Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (NICSAED) as a matter of urgency.
Joseph said the approach should be based on Public Private Partnership model.
“The Government will need to partner with relevant organizations where we can achieve our desired goals.
“The strategy to be adopted should begin with the introduction into all our educational systems, institutions and schools’ curriculum, skills acquisition and entrepreneurship.
“This will enable young Nigerians to be practical in their approach to business issues.
“We need to research and come up with identifiable skills which will be incorporated into our current schools’ curriculum and plan our future operations around those skills.
“We would need to examine current school curriculum and encourage more of transferrable skills into the curriculum, from primary to tertiary level of education.
“We would need to invest hugely in Teacher Training Programmes in all layers of our School System – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary, with emphasis on science, technical, practical and vocational training programmes.
“We would need to partner with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies with a view to ensuring acceptability and conformity with their requirements.
“We would need to create a pool of entrepreneurs who will partner with the Centre.
“The objective is for them to act as mentors and coaches to the would – be young entrepreneurs through major intervention programmes like ‘The Apprentice’ Reality TV programme.
“Through this kind of programme, participants will showcase their leadership and technical skills and prepare for the world of work,” he explained.
Joseph said NICSAED would need to partner with major industries and individuals to ensure exposure of participants to various operations that would enhance their skills.
He noted that global entrepreneurs like of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, WhatsApp’s Jan Koun and Brian Acton started in very humble ways.
“These individuals have taken advantage of technology to meet the needs of many in the social media and online commercial space,” Joseph said.
He said the Centre needed to focus on skills that would benefit the attachés, such as, technical training, industrial training skills,practical sessions, and
entrepreneurial development skills.
“If the scheme is to be meaningful, reward and job placements must be seen by the entire society as justifiable, so as to encourage the desire to acquire skills by participants and would-be participants in subsequent schemes.
“The reward within the labour market must therefore be such that, it is attractive enough to attract the best brains and encourage aspirants to come into or acquire skills that are seen to provide them the desired job status within the society.
“The Centre will need to partner with the Federal Ministry of Labour and cascade to states’ Ministries of Labour; to come up with relevant reward systems for technically qualified personnel within the economy,” Joseph said.
He asserted that the human capital as a resource was the most valuable of all the assets that could be available to any nation.
“Out of all the resources be it money, machineries, land, the human capital stands out because it is the driver of all,” Joseph said.
He said it was most unfortunate that this same resource as important as it was, still remained the most neglected and more often than not relegated to the background in the country.
Joseph expressed the need for relevant authorities to accord proper attention to human resource as well as develop it to the point that the nation’s economy could achieve a high level of capacity utilization of its untapped and unharnessed potentials.
NAN reports that Joseph, an accomplished Human Resource Professional, is also the immediate past Chief Executive Officer, the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers and; a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Training and Development. (NAN)
From Samuel James, Ilorin
Goods worth millions of Naira with huge cash from sales have been burnt into ashes during a midnight inferno that occurred at Akerebiata area of Ilorin metropolis in state capital.
It was gathered that an unfortunate incident happened around 12am during the weekend at a shop where engine oil, brake fluid motor and other associated products are sold.
Ahmad Toyib, the owner of the affected shop who shares the same building with his wife who is also into tailoring materials business lost all the tailoring equipment in the severely burnt.
In addition, all the cash sales made a day before the incident and POS machine were also completely razed down.
From Attah Ede, Makurdi
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has charged officers and men of the Nigerian Navy to uphold professionalism by continuously improving their skills and aligning with global standards in forensic and investigative practices.
CNS Ogalla assured that the Nigerian Navy is committed towards adopting global best practices in forensic and investigative operations to support national development.
He stated this during the combined graduation ceremony for three courses for the Advanced Provost Officers Course, the Advanced Detective Investigation Course, and the Outriders Course—held at the Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School in Makurdi, Benue State,
Ogalla, who spoke through Rear Admiral Noel Madugu, highlighted the importance of the training, explaining that the courses were designed to enhance the competencies of the officers and ratings graduating from the Provost and Regulating Department.
CNS however commended the graduates, particularly those from the newly introduced specialist programs, as pioneers in advanced forensics and investigative fields.
“As pioneers, the Nigerian Navy is proud of the milestone you have achieved as custodians of forensics and specialist investigators within the Service.
“Our hope is that you will build on the knowledge gained here through dedication and professionalism in your assignments, striving for greater excellence” he maintained
Earlier, Navy Captain Henry Ejeh, Commandant of the School, detailed the rigorous 10-week training program, emphasizing its focus on instilling best practices in law enforcement within and beyond the military. He noted that the program employed diverse methods, including classroom lectures, practical demonstrations, and training attachments, to ensure the students were well-prepared for their roles.
The ceremony underscored the Navy’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its role in advancing national security through cutting-edge forensic and investigative training.
From Samuel James, Ilorin
The Kwara state command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has organized a Medical Outreach, Security Summit and Award Night to mark its end-of-year activities in the state.
The event which was organized by the Tanke Division highlighted the Corp’s commitment to community service, security enhancement and the recognition of excellence.
The event started with a Medical Outreach that aimed at improving health and well-being of elderly residents in the Tanke community, as free medical tests were conducted to demonstrate the Corps’ dedication to social responsibility and care for the welfare of citizens.
The Security Summit, which followed, focused on strategies to enlighten neighborhood safety and foster greater collaboration among stakeholders. It also centered its discussions on proactive measures to tackle security challenges and to enhance collective efforts toward ensuring a safe society.
The event also culminated in an Award Night to celebrate officers and stakeholders who have shown outstanding dedication, professionalism, and contributions to public safety.
While addressing the gathering, the State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, who was represented by the Area K Commander, ACC Kehinde Adebayo, extolled the officers for their unwavering commitment to duty, and explained that recognizing hard work and dedication is not only to motivate personnel but also to inspire excellence and strengthen service delivery.
In his remarks, the Tanke Divisional Officer, SC Oyinloye Yinka, explained the importance of the event, describing it as a platform to appreciate officers for their resilience and to encourage stakeholders’ involvement while reinforcing the Corps’ mandate of safeguarding lives and property.
Oyinloye further appreciated the stakeholders for their unwavering support, acknowledging that the division’s achievements were made possible through the collaborative efforts and partnerships.
The State Command however reassured of its readiness to sustain these initiatives and to deepen community engagement, and enhance operational efficiency in the years to come.
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