Hon. Abdulganiu Vinod Obasa Empowers Agege Youths with Solar Energy Skills, Drives Grassroots Development

The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Abdulganiu Vinod Obasa, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development with the commencement of a Solar Electrification Training and Renewable Energy Value Chain Development Programme in Agege.

The forward-looking programme started today and will run until Friday, targeting the empowerment of young people with practical, market-driven skills in renewable energy—an increasingly critical sector amid Nigeria’s power challenges and the global shift toward clean energy solutions.

The first batch of 25 participants is currently undergoing intensive training that blends classroom instruction with hands-on practical sessions. The curriculum covers solar power fundamentals, panel installation, basic system maintenance, safety procedures, and an introduction to the renewable energy value chain.

Facilitators are equipping participants with real-life, employable skills aimed at preparing them for self-employment, entrepreneurship, and job opportunities within the renewable energy ecosystem.

In a strong show of leadership involvement, Hon. Abdulganiu Vinod Obasa will personally present certificates to all participants at the end of the programme on Friday.

The certification not only validates the skills acquired by the trainees but also enhances their employability and credibility within the energy sector.

Community stakeholders have described the Chairman’s direct participation as motivating, noting that it reinforces the administration’s seriousness about human capital development at the grassroots.

To ensure continuity and broader impact, organisers confirmed that a second batch of trainees will commence from February 16 to February 20. This phased rollout underscores the local government’s long-term vision to build a pool of skilled youths capable of meeting local energy needs and contributing meaningfully to economic growth.

Residents and observers have commended the Agege Local Government Chairman for prioritising skills acquisition over short-term palliatives, describing the initiative as a sustainable solution to youth unemployment and economic vulnerability.

By investing in renewable energy training, the Obasa-led administration is positioning Agege youths to become solution providers capable of supporting households, small businesses, and institutions with clean and reliable power alternatives.

With the solar training programme now underway and more batches scheduled, Hon. Abdulganiu Vinod Obasa continues to demonstrate people-oriented leadership that translates policy into tangible benefits. The initiative stands as a testament to an administration focused on empowerment, innovation, and sustainable development laying a solid foundation for a more resilient and economically active Agege community.

As the first batch progresses toward certification and the second batch prepares to begin, the programme is already being hailed as a model for grassroots-driven development powered by vision, inclusion, and practical action.