Nyamira youths have been challenged to join village polytechnics to garner skills that can enable them survive in today’s challenging economy.
Speaking at Embaro Youth Polytechnic on Monday during the 10th anniversary, academician Prof. Abaya Ondigi said parents should not abandon the youth after their A-levels since there are a lot of opportunities for them.
“Many of the parents have been ignoring young people who are perceived to have performed dismally. This should never be the case since there are a lot of opportunities for them,” he said.
The Kisii University senior lecturer said local polytechnics were introduced by the government to equip young people with relevant skills and asked youths to take them seriously.
“The government has a reason to introduce these local polys, consequently, as youth this is a massive opportunity that you should capitalize on,” he added.
Prof. Ondigi said people could start from the lowest level and study to the highest level if they had the urge to learn.
“Starting at the lowest level does not necessarily mean that one is academically incapable. This is just but a starting stage. I challenge you to join and study even to my level because even some of us started as primary school teaches,” he added.
The renowned scholar blamed parents on rampant school drop outs from the area for what he called ‘improper guidance and negligence’ by parents.