{
  "id": 11913723,
  "title": "IDEAS-TVET Flags Off Skills Training for 2,826 Trainees on the Plateau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ideas-tvet-flags-off-skills-training-for-2-826-trainees-on-the-plateau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T11:19:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/04/ideas-tvet-flags-off-skills-training-for-2826-trainees-on-the-plateau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The IDEAS-TVET programme, supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education, has officially launched its third cohort in Plateau State, enrolling 2,826 trainees for a six-month skills development and entrepreneurship training initiative. The ceremony, held in Jos, brought together representatives from various organizations, including the Plateau State Government, Training Service Providers, and beneficiaries. The program aims to equip young Nigerians with practical, technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills to improve their employability and promote self-reliance. Speaking at the event, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilisation, Safiya Mohammed, encouraged the trainees to seize the opportunity and focus on acquiring skills that could lead to sustainable livelihoods.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}