Jalingo local government council in Taraba state has sponsored 3000 women, orphans and vulnerable groups for skills acquisition training.
The chairman of the council, Alhaji Nasiru Bobbiji, disclosed this to newsmen during an interview.

He said the training programme was introduced to assist women, orphans and vulnerable groups in the area to learn various skills.

Alhaji Nasiru Bobbiji explained that experts and consultants were brought in to train the beneficiaries in skills such as bakery, shoe making, capentry and computer repairs.
He further told North East Trust that about 100 pupils attending Almajiris schools in the area are being trained on tailoring.
The chairman said at the end of the training working tools would be provided to the trainees to enable them start their businesses.
He called on non-governmental organizations to come and assist the council with training materials and funds in order to sustain the programme.
Alhaji Nasiru Bobbiji stated further that the aim was to reduce the rate of unemployment among youths and vulnerable groups.

He urged youths in the area to stay away from drugs and other vices and focus their attention on seeking knowledge and engage in viable ventures.
The chairman assured them of the council’s determination to assist them by providing them with training in various skills to make them self-employed.