The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has concluded a 21-day Vocational Training and Empowerment Programme on Spices Production and Packaging in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, aimed at equipping 50 Nigerian youths with practical skills for self-employment and enterprise creation.
The training, held in partnership with TEMAQUE Nigeria Limited, focused on hands-on learning, entrepreneurship, and value addition in spice processing and packaging. The initiative aligns with NCDMB’s mandate to drive sustainable local content development, promote youth empowerment, and encourage small business growth across Nigeria’s economy.
During the graduation ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of TEMAQUE Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Itsekure, expressed gratitude to the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, and the management of the Board for giving his company the opportunity to implement the programme. “We sincerely appreciate NCDMB for trusting us with this impactful initiative,” he said.
Mr. Itsekure also commended the participants for their commitment and discipline throughout the training, noting that the knowledge and skills gained would help reduce unemployment and boost productivity in their communities.
The graduation ceremony was filled with excitement as participants expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Engr. Felix Ogbe, and the Zonal Coordinator, Akwa Ibom/Cross River Zone, Mrs. Bertha Chukwuemeka-Alaribe, for supporting the initiative. They praised the facilitators for their openness and dedication during the training sessions.
Representing the Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Anamofiok Udoakpan applauded the consultant for the successful implementation of the programme and the excellent welfare provided to trainees. He urged the graduates to put their skills to good use and announced that follow-up assessments would be conducted to monitor their progress.
Each participant received a starter pack, a certificate of participation, a stipend, and take-home spice products, reflecting NCDMB’s continued investment in youth empowerment, skill development, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s local content sector.
