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Vocational Training Programs for At-Risk Youths: Success Stories and Program Highlights
In a world where opportunities often feel out of reach for many young people, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds, vocational training programs are making a profound difference. These programs offer a lifeline, providing skills, hope, and a brighter future for at-risk youths. Across Africa, various initiatives are working tirelessly to transform lives, one skill at a time.
One such program is the WAVE (West Africa Vocational Education), which focuses on equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in the job market. WAVE recognizes that many youths lack the formal education required for traditional employment, but they possess incredible potential.
By offering tailored training in areas like customer service, communication, and teamwork, WAVE helps these young individuals build confidence and gain the competencies needed to succeed.
The results have been inspiring. Graduates of WAVE have gone on to secure stable jobs, breaking the cycle of poverty and hopelessness that once seemed impossible to escape.
Their success stories are a testament to the power of vocational training in changing lives.
In Northern Nigeria, another program is making waves through apprenticeships and vocational education. This initiative, supported by the World Bank, is designed to provide at-risk youths with practical skills that directly meet the needs of the local economy. In regions where formal education is often inaccessible, these apprenticeships offer an alternative path to success.
Young people learn trades like carpentry, tailoring, and mechanics, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for sustainable employment. For many, this program is not just a way to earn a living; it’s a way to reclaim their future. The pride and dignity they feel from mastering a trade and contributing to their communities are immeasurable.
The impact of vocational training is further amplified by the efforts of GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) in Africa. GIZ works with local governments and communities to implement training programs that address the specific needs of the local economy. For example, in Nigeria, GIZ has been instrumental in developing programs that focus on skills like agriculture, renewable energy, and construction.
These programs are tailored to the economic realities of the region, ensuring that participants are not only trained but are also positioned to find meaningful work in their communities. The success stories from these initiatives are heartwarming, as young people who once felt lost now see a clear path to a brighter future.
These vocational training programs are more than just educational opportunities—they are beacons of hope for at-risk youths. They provide the skills needed to navigate the job market, but perhaps more importantly, they offer a renewed sense of purpose and self-worth.
As we celebrate the success stories from WAVE, the apprenticeships in Northern Nigeria, and GIZ’s initiatives, we are reminded that with the right support, every young person has the potential to succeed. These programs are not just changing lives; they are building a future where every youth has a chance to thrive.
Nigerians dominated the list of Africa’s Most Talked About People of 2024 by Top Charts Africa.
Nigerians occupied 18 spots in the top 30 recently released via the chart body’s website.
Nigerian singer, Wizkid, is number one on the list. Wizkid has been on the trend table year-round following his renewed beef with Davido and the release of his new album, ‘Morayo.’
President William Ruto of Kenya took the number 2 spot.
Ruto made global headlines in June when thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in protest of legislation increasing taxes. Following the storming of the Kenyan Parliament, President William Ruto reportedly rejected the Bill on 28 June and signed into law the “Appropriations Bill 2024” to address the budget shortfall caused by the rejection.
Nigerian afrobeats singer, Davido is ranked at number 3. Davido year-long trend climaxed with his much-publicised wedding to his wife, Chioma, in June, tagged ‘Chivido 2024.’
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu; President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; former Prime minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga; controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky; South African singer Tyla; Nigerian politician, Peter Obi, and South Adrian music star, Liema Pantsi, complete the top 10.
Baltasar Engonga, the controversial Equatoguinean former public official who became an Internet sensation after his intimate videos surfaced online also made the list.
Full list:
1. Wizkid
2. President William Ruto
3. Davido
4. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
5. Aliko Dangote
6. Raila Odinga
7. Bobrisky
8. Tyla
9. Peter Obi
10. Liema Pantsi
11. Rema
12. Rigathi Gachagua
13. Khosi Twala
14. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta
15. Ademola Lookman
16. Asake
17. Very Dark Man
18. Drill
19. Nyesom Wike
20. President Cyril Ramaphosa
21. Reno Omokri
22. Rose Owusu Konadu
23. Victor Osimhen
24. Baltasar Engonga
25. Sharon Ooja
26. Toyin Abraham
27. Babu Owino Paul
28. Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina
29. Danny Walter
30. Pastor Enoch Adeboye
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has alleged that former President Muhammadu Buhari is part of a plot to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027.
Primate Ayodele revealed that Buhari is being influenced by some Northern cabals who are determined to undermine Tinubu’s government.
He disclosed this during the release of his 95-page 2025 prophecies on Friday, December 20, 2024.
According to Primate Ayodele: “Former President Muhammadu Buhari is part of the plot to unseat President Tinubu in 2027. Although he is being dragged into it by Northern cabals, he will play a role. If Tinubu isn’t on alert, he will be shocked by those who would stand against him in 2027.”
Additionally, Primate Ayodele stated that opposition parties in Nigeria are not serious and have not demonstrated readiness to take the presidential seat in the country.
“Opposition parties are not yet ready to win elections in Nigeria. They are a bunch of unserious people who only want to make personal gains. If they are serious about winning in 2027, they need to form one strong coalition; otherwise, it will remain just a dream.”
Speaking further, Primate Ayodele noted that the former governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, will make a major move in the state’s politics and that his movement could evolve into a political party.
“I still maintain that Rauf Aregbesola is a significant factor in Osun State politics. His movement will transform into a kind of political party. If the APC wants to win the state, they should work with Aregbesola; otherwise, they will fail,” he added.
The founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, SPAC Nation, Tobi Adegboyega, has claimed that he will be more influential in Nigeria than in the UK.
His remarks follow the UK immigration upper tribunal’s approval of his deportation due to an alleged £1.87 million fraud charge.
Despite the ruling, Adegboyega vehemently denied the fraud allegations, calling them baseless and unsubstantiated.
In a preview of an upcoming Off The Record podcast episode, when asked if SPAC Nation was the only church facing such accusations, he emphasized the church’s success in the UK and Europe.
“We are the largest independent church in the UK and Europe right now,” he claimed.
He added, “If I am in Nigeria, I will be bigger than this, 10x maybe. If I am in Paris, I will be happier. It’s holiday for me. London will miss me, so you better tell them, we still need this guy, nobody is close to us entertaining us.”
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