The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has trained youth on renewable energy technology acquisition on solar hybrid system.
The 5-day event organised by the Senator had trained 50 youth as master trainers targeting 500 young people across the constituency.
The intensive training which took place at NUT House in Yola, Adamawa state was organised by the Senator in collaboration with the Energy Commission of Nigeria and Shining Structure Synergy Limited.
Speaking during the training, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, said that the training was organised to equip youth in the zone with renewable energy skills for them to be in tune with changing times.
The Senator was represented by one of his associates and the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on good governance, Dr. Adamu Mallam Babikkoi.
He disclosed that the beneficiaries were drawn from Hong, Gombi, Song, Girei, Yola North,Yola South and Fufore LGAs which comprise Adamawa Central Senatorial district.
He added that the beneficiaries would be provided with start-up tools after the training which will assist them to train others and serve as guide in the course of maintenance and installation of solar system.
In his remarks, the Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria who was represented by Alh. Na'yaya Garba, explained that the beneficiaries were equipped with the necessary skills in renewable energy technologies acquisition on solar hybrid system.
He urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the knowledge acquired during the training for the benefit of the society.
On his part, Mr. Nafi'u Tijjani who alongside N'ayaya Garba supervised the training in Yola on behalf of Energy Commission, commended Senator Iya Abbas for his commitment in equipping youth with various skills for them to be self reliant.
Speaking separately, the Vice Chairman Girei LGC and Dr. Job Gundiri appealed to the beneficiaries to make good use of the skills acquired and the tools that will be given to them and described the training as timely.
Responding on behalf of other beneficiaries, Imamu Garba and Hingino Enock thanked Senator Aminu Iya Abbas for the training.
They said that they trainers had provided them with valuable skills in solar power installation and maintenance.
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