The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) is set to empower vulnerable Nigerian youths by equipping them with skills in renewable energy production, supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to create employment and improve electricity supply nationwide.
During a visit to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adekola Adelabu, NLTF’s Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, announced the agency’s plan to train rural youths in 1KVA solar panel production. This initiative seeks collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power to extend electricity access to impoverished communities.
Adeyanju praised the current administration’s strides in power generation, stating, “We have never seen this level of improvement in electricity since 1999. Our agency is dedicated to promoting GOOD CAUSES using remittances from gaming companies, and we plan to train youths to produce solar power for phone charging centers, barbershops, and farm product preservation.”
In response, Minister Adelabu applauded the initiative, emphasizing its focus on the rural poor. "Your focus on the vulnerable aligns with our goal to reduce the 42% of Nigerians lacking reliable electricity. We are ready to partner with you to empower rural youths and foster growth."
This initiative reflects the NLTF’s commitment to improving lives and promoting economic growth by enhancing energy access in rural Nigeria.
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