Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has skilled, empowered no fewer 120 electricians in fashionable electrical set up and upkeep in Kogi State as a part of efforts to sort out youths’ unemployment in the nation.
The Executive Director/CEO NASENI, Professor Khalid Halilu, disclosed this on the closing ceremony of NASENI Skills Acquisition and Empowerment programme and presentation of certificates to held in Lokoja yesterday.
Professor Halilu defined that NASENI was dedicated to taking expertise acquisition to the door steps of Nigerians, noting that industrialisation goes past the machine and buildings, however expertise acquisition to ignite the commercial revolution in Nigeria.
The govt director nonetheless, counseled the Kogi State authorities for their cooperation.
Professor Halilu who was represented by a Coordinating Director of Finance and Account, NASENI, Ibrahim Dauda defined that the company has skilled, empowered a complete of 120 electricians in fashionable electrical set up.
He added that NASENI additionally gave them cash to begin their very own enterprise, admonished the trainees that their expertise positioned them in the quickest rising sector of Nigeria economic system, the development sector, in order that they should key into it instantly.
He warned the trainees to not promote the starter packs, stressing it’s a sustainable livelihood instruments for them and this may allow begin new life.
The conventional ruler and the Chairman of Lokoja Traditional Council, the Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Highness, Ibrahim Kabir, expressed gratitude to NASENI for the buying and selling of 120 electricians in the fashionable electrical set up.
“My dear participants, the training you have received from NASENI places a responsibility on you to demonstrate the value of the investment made in your professional development…In this sense, you should regard yourselves as ambassadors of NASENI.
“Your conduct, professional competence; and quality of service will help to shape public perception of the agency and the effectiveness of its training programmes therefore encourage you to put the knowledge and skills acquired here into practical use and allow your work to speak positively about the institution that has invested in you. Be worthy ambassadors through your professionalism, integrity, discipline, diligence, and good conduct.
“Your success will not only benefit you and your families; it will also demonstrate the value of NASENI’s intervention and strengthen the case for similar programmes to be extended to other trades and communities,” the standard ruler posited.
