Staff, students of Emmanuel Agboola BGS hail Skill Up the Teenagers (SUT) initiators as 64 students are trained

Staff, students of Emmanuel Agboola BGS hail Skill Up the Teenagers (SUT) initiators as 64 students are trained

Yinka ADETUNJI

The authorities and students of Emmanuel Agboola Baptist Grammar School Ogbomoso Oyo state have hailed the initiators of Skill Up the Teenagers (SUT) for their efforts in training students on various skills for the future.

The commendation was heaped after 64 students of the school benefitted a two-day intensive vocational programme recently (November 13 and 14) held within the school premises. They were trained in four key vocational skills including solar installation, graphic design, laptop repair and crocheting. The training provided students with practical, future-ready skills.

According to the convener, Mr. Olatubosun Olajide, “The atmosphere throughout the programme was vibrant and engaging, with both students and teachers participating actively.”

He added, “The environment was welcoming, blissful and inspiring, and students expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity.”

Several students interviewed also commended the SUT team for “their commitment.” They stated that the training was “enlightening” while promising to find meaningful ways to apply the skills they learned for their personal growth and future benefits.

The vice principal (admin), Mrs. Biola Tanimola, applauded the initiative and encouraged other schools to embrace similar programmes for the advancement of their students.

The principal, Mr. Femi Ogunlana, also emphasized the importance of vocational skills in today’s world. He noted that “while not every student may prosper solely through formal education, many can excel through vocational pathways,” while praising the SUT Initiative for its vision.

He likewise encouraged other schools to welcome such impactful programmes, expressing readiness to host the team again in the future.

Mr. Olatubosun Olajide, the convener, expressed deep satisfaction with the students’ “enthusiasm, discipline, and participation.”

This is as he appreciated the school leadership for their “exceptional support and cooperation,” which he stressed, greatly contributed to the success of the program.

Meanwhile, it is noted that the training at the EABGS marked the conclusion of the second edition of the 2025 SUT programme, informing, “the series will resume next academic term at the beginning of 2026.”

Olajide further disclosed, “Skill Up the Teenagers (SUT) remains committed to empowering secondary school students with essential vocational and digital skills—at no cost—preparing them for future opportunities, self-reliance, and nation-building.”

ogbomosoinsightonline.com reports that hundreds of students in schools in Oyo state have benefited the free programme.