Kwara International Vocational Centre gets equipment

Alhaji Musa Yeketi
Kwara State Polytechnic,

The Kwara Government has taken delivery of equipment and training tools purchased for the various workshops at the International Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo, in Irepodun Local Government Area.

Alhaji Musa Yeketi, Kwara Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, while speaking during the inspection of the equipment on Wednesday Ajase-Ipo, said the machines and training tools are for the five departments of the College.

He listed the Departments to include Automotive, Masonry and Carpentry, Electrical and Electronics, Welding, as well as Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning.

Yeketi noted that 95 per cent of the equipment have been delivered to the institution and that the remaining ones will be delivered in few days time.

He added that with the arrival of equipment, the Centre is ready to take off.

The Chairman of IVTEC Board, Prof. Abiodun Adimula, while fielding questions from journalists said he was satisfied with the quality of equipment purchased for the institution.

He expressed confidence that academic activities will commence at IVTEC in September.

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Adimula stated that in the next few years, the College is expected to produce highly skilled middle-level manpower and commended the State government for its huge investment in the College.

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According to him, the vocational center will help reduce crime rate in the State as the government has provided opportunity for youths to develop themselves and acquire market relevant skills that will make them productive.

He also disclosed that the College management was working toward creating synergy with tertiary institutions in Kwara such as the University of Ilorin, Kwara State University, Kwara Polytechnic and technical schools within the State

Adimula said that IVTEC will also be a good training ground for students of tertiary institutions to undergo their SIWES programme and acquire relevant skills.

He noted that most universities in the country cannot boast of the facilities available at IVTEC.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recall that Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed in March approved the release of N143 million for the procurement of modern vocational equipment for IVTEC in preparation for the commencement of the centre.

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