The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abass has stressed on the need to equip the teeming population of unemployed youths with skills in various fields of endeavours for gainful employment.
The Speaker made the call during a Public Hearing on a Bill aimed at establishing the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance in the country.
He argued that the proposed institute would yield significant results for Nigeria’s peace, prosperity, and stability.
The Speaker noted that it is unfortunate that many businesses encounter barriers when attempting to scale, improve productivity, and expand service delivery even when Nigeria is a nation of entrepreneurs, with businesses thriving in every corner.
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The Speaker said that leadership is indispensable for sustained success in the public, private, or family sectors.
He noted that addressing the gap requires a structured approach that equips entrepreneurs with the requisite skills and tools to deliver excellence.
“Who are those who will train and mentor entrepreneurs and businesses? This question brings us to the second bill under consideration. A business educator who trains entrepreneurs must themselves be well-trained and competent. The proposed Chartered Institute of Business Educators of Nigeria (CIBEN) is envisioned as an institution that will advance the study, training, and practice of business education in Nigeria.
“Its establishment will ensure that our educators have the tools and knowledge to build a generation of globally competitive entrepreneurs and businesses” Mr Abbas said.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, Mr. Ahmed Munir said that the committee also considered another Bill establishing the Chartered Institute of Business Educators of Nigeria charged with the responsibility of advancing the study, training and practice of business educators of Nigeria.
He noted that the Bills were in line with the legislative agenda of the 10th House of Representatives which seeks to change the narrative in the lives of the citizens.
Emmanuel Ukoh
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