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Adron Homes Energizes Youth Workforce, Trains 3,000 In Capacity-Building At Mid-Year Convention

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In a bold move to bolster youth employment and workforce readiness, Adron Homes and Properties has successfully trained 3,000 young people at its Recharged National Convention, a mid-year event designed to enhance capacity-building. The three-day training, which will end this Saturday, is taking place at Adron’s Shimawa training school, marking a significant effort by the real estate company to empower Nigerian youths with the necessary skills for personal and professional growth.

The convention, tagged “Recharged National Convention,” brings together participants from various backgrounds, all with a shared goal of improving their employability and self-development. Through the initiative, Adron has provided intensive workshops, mentorship programs, and skill acquisition sessions focusing on leadership, entrepreneurship, and professional development.

In his opening speech tagged “Recharge… Horses of warfare”, the company’s chairman Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, emphasized the importance of equipping the youth with practical skills. “Our goal is to inspire and prepare the next generation to take charge of their futures. We believe in empowering young people through training that not only hones their talents but also instills the values of discipline, teamwork, and innovation.”

Participants have expressed enthusiasm about the depth of training they are receiving, noting that the experience has broadened their horizons. “This convention has recharged my confidence and my approach to career challenges,” said one attendee. “The skills I have gained here will enhance my prospects.”

Adron’s focus on youth empowerment has been a cornerstone of its corporate social responsibility. By addressing the skill gaps and employment challenges facing young Nigerians, the company aims to drive positive change while contributing to the country’s economic growth.

As the program concludes this Saturday, the atmosphere remains one of optimism and excitement. Attendees are leaving with newfound confidence and skills, ready to take on new challenges, proving once again that Adron’s investment in the youth is a step towards a brighter future for all.

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JUST IN: Court Remands Yahaya Bello In EFCC Custody Amid Alleged N110bn Fraud Case

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Bello was arraigned on a 16-count charge related to alleged money laundering on Wednesday.

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

 

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First Phase Of 10,800-Bed Hostel In LASU Ready — Tokunbo Wahab

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The first phase of a 10,800-bed hostel project at the Lagos State University (LASU) is now ready for inauguration, according to Tokunbo Wahab, former special adviser to the governor on education.

Wahab, who is now commissioner for environment and water resources in Lagos, describes the project as ambitious and transformative.

“ It remains one of the most ambitious and transformative projects undertaken during my time as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education,” he wrote on X.

“It was executed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement which involves seven reputable investors.”

Wahab commended Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, for his leadership and continuous support.

“Proud of the work done here and to have been a part of this special one,” he added.

“Through the grace of God and the unwavering support and the dedication of the Lagos State Office of Public-Private Partnerships, the relentless efforts of the management staff of LASU, led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and the cooperation of other key stakeholders, the first phase of this landmark project has now been completed.”

Wahab emphasized that the project showcases the state government’s commitment to leveraging public-private partnerships to address critical infrastructure needs in the education sector.

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JUST IN: Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty In Alleged N110bn Fraud Case

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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged involvement in a N110 billion fraud.

Bello was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.

The former Kogi governor had been declared wanted by the EFCC in April 2024.

 

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