Government at all tiers have been urged to encourage skills acquisition and vocational training in secondary schools, to be able to meet the urgent labour needs of the country as well as to prepare the youth for a better future. 

This advice was given by a National Youth Service Corps member, Igbagboyemi Odu while moderating a skill acquisition training organised with eleven other members to equip the Senior Secondary School, SSS1 and SSS2 students of Ayo Grammar School, Ipogun, in Ifedore local government area of Ondo State with knowledge on the production of tie and dye.

The twelve NYSC members who are Wariboko Stella, Odu Igbagboyemi, Gbadegeshin Kehinde, Aderoju Adewale, Ulokwe Chioma, Aboy John, Ugwuoke Lilian, Asogwa Kate, Wuba Anthonia, Udofia Enobong, Jirgba Benjamin and Adegoke Abolaji said the free tie and dye session was part of their contributions to assist government and empower the youth, as part of their community development services. 

While Igbagboyemi led the programme, Stella enlightened the students on types of skills and benefits of such trainings. Others were also available to facilitate the practical training as the students were made to produce their own tie and dye.

 The twelve Corp members expressed their appreciation to the school principal Mrs Modupe Ademoyewa and the school teachers for their approval, support and contribution to the skills acquisition programme.