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Thank you @InsideOsogbo. You are right and your poll reflects a real concern that matches the data we have gathered as well. Youth unemployment and underemployment are the defining challenge of the state, and @Osun_State_Gov under Governor @AAdeleke_01 is responding with skills that will lead to real opportunities. Recently, we conducted training for digital skills for teachers, trainings in UI/UX, front end web development, training for young people that want to go into farming, training improved Adire making, systems networking trainings, and participants are already getting engaged. State government recently announced training for Advanced Research Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (ARDAI) which drew 3,438 qualified applicants from all 30 LGAs. That is the hunger for opportunity you describe, and we are meeting it with world-class digital skills. Governor Adeleke is also working on a complete revamp of how we deliver vocational training for unskilled workers. The goal is to make Osun the hub for the most sought-after artisans in Nigeria. Imagine an Osun with best trained and equipped tilers and POP artisans, presently people with this skillset for most projects in South West are brought in from neighboring countries. Beyond digital skills, we have already lined up trainings for 
- Solar installation and renewable energy
- Modern agriculture, agribusiness and food processing to build the value chain of our agricultural products. 
- Improved fashion and textile finishing, we plan to take Adire production and sales global 
- Recycling and the circular economy And the state government won't stop at just training, because training alone isn't enough. Under the leadership of Governor Adeleke, we are also working to link certified training to affordable revolving credit for small businesses, so that our graduates can start and grow their own businesses instead of waiting for jobs. On creating an enabling environment for businesses and investment, the work is already underway. State government has simplified the process of obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), every farmer and business owner knows this is key to unlocking land as collateral for more investment that leads to development that leads to job creation. 
State Government has also unified business registration and tax process, reducing the bureaucracy in getting things done in the state.
 We have made serious progress on the Osun Free Trade Zone, which is pulling in different large scale manufacturing businesses. 
The airport project is also moving at great speed, this will further connect Osun State to other business environments Governor Adeleke understands the path: skills, then capital, then enterprise, all built on an economy that is open for business. That is how we build measurable job creation in Osun and I hope we can continue to count on your partnership to help get this message to the right places.

After cleaning the database for the AI training and taking out incomplete, duplicate and unqualified, we have 3,438 applicants from all 30 LGAs in Osun State The response to the Advanced Research Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (ARDAI) a @UNESCO REF funded initiative has been remarkable. Graduates from every single Local Government Area in Osun State have stepped forward to learn skills for the future. Registration by senatorial district
Osun Central: 1,274
Osun West: 1,274
Osun East: 890 Top 5 LGAs applicants applied from 1Osogbo: 393 2Ede North: 286 3Olorunda: 261 4Ife East: 259 5Egbedore: 216 From Osogbo to Atakunmosa, from Ede to Ila, the message is clear: Osun's youth are ready for the AI age, and no community will be left behind under the leadership of Governor @AAdeleke_01 More details on the next steps will follow soon.

What an incredible response! 3,695 applications have been received for the Advanced Research Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (ARDAI Tier I), which Osun State Government @Osun_State_Gov under the leadership of Governor @AAdeleke_01 is hosting in partnership with @UNESCO REF. This overwhelming interest is a testament to the growing enthusiasm among young people to acquire cutting-edge AI skills and position themselves for the opportunities of the future. We are truly encouraged! A preliminary review, however, shows that some applicants are neither indigenes nor residents of Osun State, while others do not meet the minimum educational requirements. The SDG @osunsdgcreative office will carry out a thorough screening process to ensure that the programme benefits qualified applicants who meet the stated eligibility criteria and with partners to identify programs that non eligible applicants can benefit from. Osun is opening doors to the future, and the response has been phenomenal!

Of the 3105 responses we received for Advanced Research Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (ARDAI Tier I) 70% male, 30% female.

Over 3,000+ responses in 24 hours. The demand is clear: youth in Osun State are ready for the future of work. In conjunction with @UNESCO REF, we are building skills to compete globally and unlock jobs that create real wealth. Safe to say we can now shutdown the link

The @Osun_State_Gov under the leadership of Governor @AAdeleke_01 in partnership with Read and Earn Federation for @UNESCO (UNESCO REF), has opened nominations for 3,000 young graduates in Osun state to participate in a fully funded, 13-week professional Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme beginning in December 2026. Facilitated by the Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals @osunsdgcreative the programme will provide free training and certification. Successful participants will receive the Advanced Research Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (ARDAI Tier I) Applicants must be indigenes or residents of Osun State and hold at least a bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or recognised equivalent. The initiative builds on Osun’s partnership with UNESCO REF under The VOICE Initiative and *supports Governor Adeleke’s focus on youth empowerment and human capital development. Eligible graduates must first complete the Osun SDG Office’s pre-qualification form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Great news! Free professional training in Artificial Intelligence for graduates in Osun State, sponsored by @UNESCO REF Program in partnership with @Osun_State_Gov under the leadership of Governor @AAdeleke_01. Details coming soon. Stay tuned! #SDGs #SDG4 #SDG8 #SDG9