In order to bridge the technical skills
gap in the country, the pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group, has
constructed an automation skills development centre valued at N160m in
Lokoja, Kogi State.
In a statement on Tuesday, its President,
Aliko Dangote, who spoke at the inauguration of the centre, said that
the state-of-the-art skills centre was meant to support the development
initiatives of the state government in technical skills acquisition.
Dangote, who was represented by the
Managing Director, Obajana Cement Plant, Mr. Jaiprakash Gungune, said
such a centre had become necessary in view of the fact that “the Federal
Government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has
prioritised technical skills development and empowerment for Nigerian
youths.”
He
said, “Dangote Automation Skills Development Centre will help revive
and develop technical skills in the country, and as well provide jobs
for the youths.
The Chairman of the Project
Implementation Committee and Executive Director, Dangote Group, Mansur
Ahmed, said the Governor of the state, 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.
Speaking further, Governor Wada described
the organisation as a worthy partner, adding that the centre would
improve the economy of the state by making the youths employable.
Moreover, the Lead Consultant and Chief
Executive Officer, Skill-Up TVET Limited, Afolabi Imoukhuede, gave the
assurance that the project would be completed by November, adding that
it would be completed in a record time, and would be a reference point
across Africa.
On his part, the Kogi State Commissioner
for Land, Housing and Urban Development, Stephen Maiyaki, described the
Dangote Group as a blessing to Kogi State, saying the state government
would continue to partner with the group in its plan to develop the
state.
He lauded the developmental efforts of Dangote and his company, urging other entrepreneurs to emulate him
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