Oyebanji Reaffirms Youth Empowerment Agenda at Mechatronics Training for Tricycle and Motorcycle Technicians.

Oyebanji Reaffirms Youth Empowerment Agenda at Mechatronics Training for Tricycle and Motorcycle Technicians.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and economic growth, as he declared open a five-day specialised mechatronics training on the repair and maintenance of tricycles and motorcycles.

Represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Otunba Kayode Fasae, at the opening ceremony on Monday, 7th July 2025, the Governor described the training as a strategic effort to equip young technicians with modern technical skills needed to boost their livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to the local economy.

The training, organised in partnership with the Simba Group and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), is part of ongoing upskilling programmes at the Ekiti State Centre for Wealth Creation and Employment.

In his address, Governor Oyebanji emphasised that the administration’s six-point development agenda prioritises youth empowerment, employment growth, and human capital development. According to him, these are not just policy ideals but practical steps that influence daily governance and partnerships aimed at creating wealth and generating employment opportunities.

“Tricycles and motorcycles are more than just means of transport, they are instruments of opportunity, and those who service them are vital in keeping that opportunity alive,” Oyebanji said. He added that by investing in technical skills development, the state government is fostering a skilled, self-reliant, and prosperous Ekiti.

The Governor commended the Simba Group and NADDC for their collaboration, and applauded the trainees for taking the initiative to upgrade their skills, urging them to maximise the opportunity for their personal and professional advancement.

The programme is expected to provide participants with hands-on experience and practical knowledge that will enhance their capacity to operate and maintain modern tricycle and motorcycle technology.