Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that youth proved to be the precious asset for any nation if they would be utilized properly by equipping them with technical and vocational training and skills.
"The imparting of technical skills to youth means, providing them opportunities to gain financial independence that will indeed paved way towards technological advancement and industrial development. This will also lead us towards prosperity and stability as a nation," the Governor added. He was addressing the prize distribution ceremony of National Skills Competition organized by NAVTTC here in Peshawar on Tuesday.
The event was also attended by Zulfiqar Cheema; Executive Director NAVTTC, DG NAVTTC, Haji Muhammad Afzal President, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Abid Saeed and Additional Chief Secretary Fata Fida Wazir.
It is worth mentioning here that Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was chief guest of the occasion. The skills selected for this competition were, beautician, Dress Making, Fashion Designing, Textile Designing, Fine Arts, Cooking etc. Governor distributed cash prizes of Rs 75,000, Rs 50,000 and Rs 30,000 amongst the 1st 2nd and 3rd position holders respectively of each trade. On the occasion, the Governor along with the Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa visited and inspected the stalls and appreciated the work of trainees.
Addressing the ceremony, Governor said skilled human resource is essential for running the wheels of industrial units constantly. He said technical trainings can play a vital role in the social and economic development of our Country. "A strong commitment by the Government of Pakistan can ensure that our youth are well educated, trained and better equipped to enter the job market with ample opportunities available to them," he said.
The Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra said that the government has launched various youth skill development programs out of which Prime Minister Youth Skill Development Program is of much importance. These training programs, he added, will not only meet the needs of the local industries but a large number of them may also get overseas jobs as a Skilled Human Capital. Resultantly, he added, it will enhance foreign remittance of the country, he further added.
The Governor said, they all have to work as a nation to stabilize Pakistan and our skilled man-power can lead the country to the ultimate goals of prosperity and self reliance. In this regard, he said, the performance of NAVTTC is exemplary and deserves appreciation.
While appreciating the role of the NAVTTC, the Governor said that it has selected the best of the best institutes for the training programs in coordination with the Provincial TEVTAs to maintain quality and standards in the training. NAVTTC has organized Youth Skill Competitions throughout the Country in order to attract the youth and enhance the importance of skill training, he added.
The Governor urged the industrialists to come forward and play their important role in making government's efforts successful to alleviate poverty and bring prosperity in the country. He said we should focus towards apprenticeship opportunities in the industry and provide on the job training to our skilled human capital.
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