By Akpos Oghenetega,
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described technical and vocational education as one of the most effective solutions to youth unemployment, saying graduates of such institutions would emerge as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and employers of labour rather than job seekers.
The governor stated this on Monday while inaugurating the newly completed Model Technical College, Omadino, in Warri South Local Government Area, which he described as a flagship investment in technical and vocational education by his administration.
Oborevwori noted that some achievements were better appreciated when seen rather than spoken about, stressing that within two years his administration had delivered landmark projects without borrowing or imposing additional burdens on the people of Delta State.
“Even I am often amazed at how much we have been able to achieve within two years without borrowing and without burdening the people. This project we are commissioning today is a clear example of prudent management. Contractors were paid promptly, and that is why delivery was timely,” he said.
He disclosed that academic activities at the college had commenced even before its formal commissioning, a development he said underscored the readiness and full functionality of the facility.
According to him, the institution marks another major milestone in advancing technical and vocational education in the state, reflecting clarity of vision, strategic planning and disciplined execution. He pointed to the internal road network, administrative blocks, classrooms, workshops and laboratories as evidence of his administration’s commitment to quality education.
The governor commended his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for initiating the project, adding that his administration ensured its completion to the required standard.
“Today, I am pleased to see a beautiful and solid edifice standing proudly. We give God all the glory. Any student, lecturer or staff member would be proud to be associated with this institution,” he said.
Oborevwori also praised the quality of training at the college, citing the confidence and composure displayed by a student who spoke at the event as proof of effective teaching and learning.
He emphasized that modern educational infrastructure was critical to creating a conducive learning environment, improving student performance and enhancing teacher effectiveness.
“With the high-quality facilities provided here, I am confident that students of this college can compete with the best anywhere in the world. All workshops and laboratories are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities,” he added.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to education under the MORE Agenda, the governor assured Deltans of continued upgrades of educational infrastructure across the state to deliver functional education and globally relevant skills. He, however, urged management, staff, students and host communities to ensure proper maintenance of the facilities, stressing that government property must be protected from vandalism and neglect.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Technical Education, Mr. Smart Ufoh, described the Omadino Model Technical College as more than a modern technical school, calling it a bold statement of purpose and a symbol of transformation.
He said the institution has 12 classrooms and nine fully equipped workshops, alongside hostels, staff quarters, a principal’s lodge and a corps members’ lodge to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching. Other facilities include a dining hall, clinic, school hall, football pitch, basketball court, generator house and operational quarters.
Ufoh disclosed that academic activities began in September 2025 with the admission of Junior Technical One students to prevent the facilities from lying idle, noting that the response from Omadino community and beyond had been overwhelming.
In his remarks, Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council, Hon. Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, thanked Governor Oborevwori for what he described as impactful and people-centred leadership, citing the Model Technical College as a landmark achievement among several development projects in Warri and across the state.
Also speaking, the Olu of Warri, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III, commended the governor’s commitment to the development of riverine communities and urged him to sustain investments in schools, roads, bridges and jetties.
Speaking on behalf of the students, Miss Courtney Omotoyine described the commissioning as the fulfillment of a long-held dream and a major boost to the future of young people in Delta State, urging students to use the facilities responsibly and strive for excellence.
Dignitaries at the event included the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme; Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; and Speakers of the Edo, Bayelsa and Anambra State Houses of Assembly, among others.
