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FG to train 4,000 certified Nigerian artisans

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By Abdulwasiu Usman

Work equipment and other training kits were provided to the participants.

With the launch of specialized training for 4,000 licensed artisans throughout the nation, the federal government of Nigeria has stood to stem the flow of foreign artisans from entering the country, mainly in the building and electrical subsector of the construction industry. This is being carried out under the directive of the National Agency For Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) as disclosed by the agency’s Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna at an organized event.

Prof. Haruna made the announcement on Monday during the NASENI skill acquisition training and youth empowerment on “Modern Techniques of Electrical Installation and Maintenance” in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun state. Over one hundred state-wide licensed electricians were chosen to take part in the five-day course. Work equipment and other training kits were provided to the participants during the training led by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, who is responsible for educating others to instruct others in electrical installations.

The training will take place throughout all 36 states, FCT.

Representing the agency’s Executive Vice Chairman, Ibrahim Baba Dauda, the Coordinating Director of Finance, emphasized that the initiative is being implemented per President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive. NASENI launched the training program to provide young people with the necessary skills and knowledge needed in order to increase the number of available jobs and the number of opportunities for self-employment. The training, he said, will take place throughout all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Modern technology methods would also be used to empower the country’s existing skilled personnel, allowing them to enhance their skills and expertise.

He claims that the scheme has already been rolled out over many states in Nigeria, including Katsina, Nassarawa, Borno, Cross River, and Oyo. As per the president’s order, he said, the agency would make sure the show is broadcast nationally. He noted that the agency will ensure that the program circulates across the country as directed by the president. No fewer than 100 youths would be selected throughout the states and be empowered with the necessary skills so as to become a trainer to train other people in these modern ways of doing things.

Majority of Nigerian artisans lack the necessary abilities.

One of NASENI’s key goals, according to Prof. Haruna, is to slow the influx of foreign artisans by helping natives acquire these skills. He said that the majority of Nigerian artisans lack the necessary abilities to succeed in the highly competitive profession, explaining why their work is not in great demand. But nonetheless, with the help of the skill training, Nigerians will get acquainted with cutting-edge technology in electrical installation and would have the requisite competencies to tackle the problems.

National Vice President of the Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN) Yinka Akintomide spoke at the occasion and urged the trainees to put the information and resources provided to good use. The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, a former deputy governor in Ogun state, Mrs. Salmot Badru, and a former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Representatives, Suraj Adekunbi, all lamented the lack of trained artisans in the country and encouraged the trainees to take advantage of the 5-day training.

Agency remained a genuine means of producing skilled professionals.

Senator Adeola, for his part, stressed the training’s purpose, saying it was designed to increase young participation and proficiency in the vital energy sector of the Nigerian economy. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Kayode Odunaro, Senator Adeola reaffirmed that the presidential initiative through NASENI remained a genuine means of producing a pool of skilled professionals who would be gainfully employed and who would also create potentials to equally generate employment for others in due course.


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9 months ago

FG to train 4,000 certified Nigerian artisansWork equipment and other training kits were provided to the participants. – Express your point of view.

Abusi
Abusi
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9 months ago

This is a good news from the Cereal government. The Artisans will be well equipped and empowered to become great creative in their artistry industry.

Chibuzor
Chibuzor
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9 months ago

As a result of the implementation of specialized training for a total of 4,000 certified artisans across the country

Kazeem1
Kazeem1
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9 months ago

The central government of Nigeria has taken measures to prevent foreign craftspeople from entering the country, particularly in the construction industry’s building and electrical subsectors.

Haykaylyon26
Haykaylyon26
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9 months ago

This is a good thing the government trying to implement to empower and training artisan and provide equipment needed for the participant

Taiwoo
Taiwoo
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9 months ago

More than one hundred certified electricians from across the state were selected to take part in the five-day training course. During the course of the training, participants were given access to a variety of different training kits and tools.

Godsewill Ifeanyi
Godsewill Ifeanyi
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9 months ago

In addition to this, contemporary technological practices would be used to enable the country’s already skilled workers, giving them the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and abilities.

Adesanyaj72
Adesanyaj72
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9 months ago

The training program was initiated by NASENI in order to provide young people with the relevant skills and information that is required in order to expand the number of jobs that are now available.

Hassan Isa
Hassan Isa
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9 months ago

One hundred young people from throughout the states would be chosen to receive the training and support they need to become trainers themselves.

Nwachukwu Kingsley
Nwachukwu Kingsley
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9 months ago

The president’s program, which was carried out through NASENI, continued to be a legitimate method of developing a pool of skilled professionals who would find profitable employment.

Iyanu12345ogg
Iyanu12345ogg
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9 months ago

A good one from the training; the program will provide youth with the necessary skills and knowledge needed in order to increase the number of available jobs and the number of opportunities for self-employment.

Ultra0711
Ultra0711
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9 months ago

The government’s efforts to educate and train artisans while at the same providing the tools they need to succeed are commendable. This will increase the skilled manpower in the country.

DimOla
DimOla
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9 months ago

The training of 4000 Nigerians by Federal Government to become certified artisans is a very good idea. This will create room for more jobs, Majority of Nigerian artisans lack the necessary abilities but will this training we will have trained and certified artisans.

Tonerol10
Tonerol10
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9 months ago

cannabisFG to train 4,000 certified Nigerian artisans.this is very good support the masses. But how sure is Nigeria government on the it

SarahDiv
SarahDiv
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9 months ago

The provision of work equipment and other training kits will encourage the 4000 participants that will trained as a certified artisans.

Christiana
Christiana
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9 months ago

The federal government of Nigeria has instituted restrictions on the entry of foreign artisans, particularly in the fields of building and electrical work.

Bola12
Bola12
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9 months ago

One hundred and twenty licensed electricians from around the state were hand-picked to participate in the intensive five-day program. Participants were provided with a wide range of training materials over the course of the session.

Tolaniiii
Tolaniiii
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9 months ago

It is laudable that the government is working to educate and train artisans while also providing them with the resources they need to be successful in their endeavors. This will result in an increase in the number of skilled workers in the country.

Adeolastan
Adeolastan
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9 months ago

All this training and buy equipment for people doesn’t work most time because many things is wrong with those training and which are very glaring to both the government and contractors which they gave the work to,the serious problem of those programs is corruption.

theApr
theApr
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9 months ago

It is admirable that the government is working to equip craftspeople with the tools they need to flourish while also educating and training them. This will boost the number of skilled workers in the nation.

Remi1
Remi1
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9 months ago

It is admirable that the government is working to equip craftspeople with the tools they need to flourish while also educating and training them. This will boost the number of skilled workers in the nation.