The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has called for the enactment of a law that will criminalise the non-wearing of life jackets by boat passengers across the country. He said 800 youths who benefited from the scheme in Kwara State will soon get starter packs to commence their own businesses and go ahead to employ others. He said the starter packs that would be distributed to the beneficiaries, who were trained in 15 vocations, which include tailoring and fish farming, cost N255,620,973. “We have trained 800 youths in every area of skill under the YTP scheme. We shall soon provide them with starter packs,” she said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 18, 2024 16:33 UTC