Key pointsThe Federal Government has trained 1,127 youths and women in Plateau State in various vocational and technical skills. The two-week training was implemented under the Renewed Hope Vocational and Skills Training programme through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (N-SIPA). Plateau State Government urged beneficiaries to use the training and starter packs productively rather than sell them. Main StoryThe Federal Government has trained 1,127 youths and women in Plateau State in agriculture technology, automobile repairs and other vocational skills as part of efforts to reduce poverty and expand opportunities for self-employment. The training was conducted under the Renewed Hope Vocational and Skills Training programme through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (N-SIPA).