By Gbenga Akingbule.
Head of European Union (EU) delegation to Borno State, Ambassador Gautier Mignot on Wednesday lauded Governor Babagana Zulum for establishing a vocational training institute that is helping to give skills to persons who were displaced by the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency.
Gatekeepers News reports that German Ambassador representative Karen Jensen
also commended Zulum for empowering women and girls through skills acquisition at the institute.
This was made known when the EU delegation visited the Vocational Enterprise Institute located on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital.
Leader of the EU delegation, Ambassador Mignot said his team was delighted to see the magnitude of opportunity the vocational enterprise institute provides for the people of Borno State and beyond.
According to Ambassador Mignot “I’m applauding the wonderful achievement, it’s one example of many centres which was built by the state government under guidance of Governor Zulum and his vision.
“Vocational training is clear- it is something that young people in the state need and this is something we have also experienced in Europe, especially in Germany.
“We’ve been reviewing the portfolio of projects and humanitarian assistance and above all, developing cooperation in many areas. Borno State has been and will remain a key priority area for European cooperation in the coming years.
The German Ambassador’s representative, Jesen expressed satisfaction over the number of women participating in various vocational training programs at the facility, notably in traditionally male-dominated fields like welding, saying “It’s important for women and girls to be part of vocational education.”
“I’m proud of what I’m seeing here and our cooperation work is very nice,” Jesen said.
