The Port Harcourt Technical & Vocational Centre which missed the chance to grow big over 10 years ago when Germans were to boost it may once again witness a surge.
This is because Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired vice admiral who is Sole Administrator of the state, has visited the place and made heartwarming remarks about plans to reactivate it.
He said he was there to determine the factors hindering its optimal operation.
According to a government house statement issued by Hector Igbikiowuboku, senior special adviser to the administrator on media, the center plays a crucial role in developing skilled labor, promoting economic growth, and tackling youth unemployment in the state.
The statement said Ibas also inspected other key state projects including the ongoing Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on Moscow Road and the Obi Wali International Conference Centre also in Port Harcourt.
Speaking on the importance of the vocational center, the retired vice admiral emphasized that its establishment was rooted in a strong belief in the transformative power of skills-based education and a commitment to social impact. He stressed that allowing such a facility to remain idle was not an option.
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“The Port Harcourt Technical and Vocational Centre, like the Dr. Obi Wali International Centre, are significantly underutilized. We must take decisive steps to ensure these facilities serve their intended purposes,” he stated.
During his assessment of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex project, the administrator expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and the employment opportunities created for local youths.
“I have previously visited this site and received updates from various departments. Today, I inspected the progress made on this facility, as well as others. These structures were established to bolster the socio-economic activities of the state. If we optimize their use, we can engage more young people productively and enhance their skills,” he added.
The statement said the Rivers State Government remained committed to revitalizing key infrastructure to drive youth empowerment, economic development, and sustainable growth in the state.
