Determined to bridge skill gap in the technical sub sector of
the Nigerian economy, the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group has
inaugurated an Automation Skills Development Centre valued at N160
million in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony at the weekend, the
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said the state-of-the-art
skill centre is meant to support the development initiatives of the
state government in the areas of technical skills acquisition.
He said the “Dangote Automation Skills Development Centre’ will help
revive and develop technical skills in the country, and as well provide
jobs for the youths.
Dangote who was represented by the Managing Director of the Obajana
Cement Plant J.V. Gungune said such centre has become necessary in view
of the fact that: “The Federal Government under the administration of
President Muhammadu Buhari has prioritized Technical Skills Development
and Empowerment for Nigerian Youths as a key focus.”
Chairman of the Project Implementation Committee (PIC) and Executive
Director in the Dangote Group, Engineer Mansur Ahmed, said the Governor
of the State, Captain Idris Wada, and the President of the Dangote Group
were the brains behind the project, adding that they expected the
project, when completed to make Nigerian youths employable and
self-employed at the same time.
Speaking, Governor Wada described the Dangote Group as a worthy
partner, adding that the Centre will support the economy of the state by
making the youths employable.
Lead Consultant and CEO of the Skill-Up TVET Limited Afolabi Imoukhuede assured that the project will be completed by November.
He also assured that when completed in record time, it will be a modern centre that will be a reference point across Africa.
Kogi State Commissioner for Land, Housing and Urban Development
Engineer Stephen Maiyaki described the Dangote Group as a blessing to
Kogi State, saying the State Government will continue to partner with
the Group in its stride to develop the State.
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