Выпускник призывает расширить программы креативного образования в Дельта-Стейте

Campus Life Follow Us on GoogleJuly 16, 2026 by Our Reporter Graduate urges expansion of creative education to Delta By Adekunle Gbadebo A graduate of the Ananse Fashion Incubator, Evans Oghenekevwe, has called for the expansion of creative education and fashion training programmes to Delta State, saying greater access to skills development is essential to unlocking the potential of young Nigerians. Speaking during a press briefing at his graduation ceremony in Lagos, Evans urged stakeholders in the fashion industry, development organisations and educational institutions to replicate initiatives such as the Ananse Fashion Incubator in Warri and other parts of Delta State, where he said many talented youths lack access to quality training, mentorship and industry exposure. Evans, who hails Kokori in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, said fashion transformed his life by providing hope and purpose despite the challenges of growing up in Okumagba, Warri. Rather than celebrating his personal achievement, he used the occasion to advocate for increased investment in creative education, stressing that many gifted young people are unable to realise their potential because of limited learning opportunities and inadequate support systems. According to him, expanding fashion incubation and vocational education programmes beyond major cities would help bridge the skills gap, create employment opportunities and position more Nigerian youths for success in the global creative economy. He described Warri as a city rich in creative talent, adding that structured education, mentorship and access to industry knowledge would enable aspiring designers and entrepreneurs to compete nationally and internationally. Read Also: Team Nigeria: Igali lauds NSC welfare drive for Glasgow 2026 Evans’ remarks reflected the growing role of graduates as advocates for educational inclusion and youth empowerment, with many calling for stronger partnerships between private foundations, fashion institutions and governments to widen access to creative skills training. Nigeria’s fashion industry has continued to gain international recognition, creating increasing demand for skilled professionals, thus, expanding specialised training programmes to underserved communities could help prepare more young people for careers in the country’s fast-growing creative sector. For Evans, the completion of his training marks the beginning of a broader campaign to ensure that more young Nigerians, particularly those in Delta State, have access to the education, mentorship and opportunities needed to build sustainable careers across sectors.