The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Thursday commenced the orientation for the implementation of Community-Based Business Training Scheme (CBBTS) for unemployed persons in Bayelsa.

Mallam Abubakar Fikpo, Director-General of NDE, speaking at the Kaiama Town, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa, said the scheme was aimed at utilising skills available in a community to train unemployed youths.

The Director-General represented by the Bayelsa Coordinator NDE, Mr Aham Osuchukwu, said that 20 youths of Kaiama town have been selected to undergo a three months training in Catering, Fashion Designing and Hair Dressing.

He said that the scheme would added to the economic and social value of the Kaiama people in Bayelsa.

On his part, the Master Trainer, Mrs Keme Appah, appealed to the trainees not to despise the days of their little beginning.

According to her, this training is a skill that can change your life for good.

”You can see me as a role model, I used to sew, cook professionally and can braid hair.

”I am self-sufficient and does not wait for salary. I have achieved a lot because of my proficiency in the skill areas” she said.

The Director of Special Public Works, Mrs Roseline Olaomi, represented by Mrs Felicia Baite, stated that there would be a One Week Basic Business Training at the end of their training to get them acquainted with business skills.

She urged them to see the opportunity as a once in a life time opportunity, adding that for the scheme to come to Kaiama again would be a herculean task