The House of Representatives on Tuesday took a significant step towards establishing the Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition in Ntigha, Isiala Ngwa North, Abia State.

Already, a bill aimed at achieving this objective has scaled the second reading stage at a plenary session of the House, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abass.

The proposed legislation is titled: ?A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition, Ntigha, Isiala Ngwa North, Abia State, to Provide Full-time Courses, Teaching, Instruction, and Training in Technology, Applied Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Management; and for Related Matters.?

The sponsor of the bill, Hon. Ginger Obinna Onwusibe, remarked that there is a need for the institution since Nigeria faces a rising youth unemployment crisis, exacerbated by an overdependence on white-collar jobs.

Calling on the House to endorse the bill, he stated that it behooves well-meaning Nigerians to begin prioritizing entrepreneurial education and vocational training to equip youth with practical skills required for self-reliance and job creation.

The Abia-born lawmaker explained that Ntigha, strategically located with easy access to major commercial hubs in the Southeast, is an ideal location for this institution.

He added that the proposed institution would provide specialized training in agriculture, technology, manufacturing, and digital innovation?aligning with Nigeria?s economic diversification goals.

?This initiative will not only empower young people but also boost local industries, reduce poverty, and enhance national productivity.

Similar institutions have played significant roles in the transformation of economies worldwide, and Nigeria must not be left behind,? he said.

?Mr. Speaker and dear colleagues, I urge this honorable House to support the establishment of this college, which will serve as a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development.? (The Guardian)

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