NASENI Empowers 120 Electricians in Kogi State Training

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) trained and empowered 120 electricians in modern electrical installation and maintenance in Kogi State. This initiative, aimed at addressing youth unemployment, was announced by the Executive Director/CEO of NASENI, Professor Khalid Halilu, during the closing ceremony of the NASENI Skills Acquisition and Empowerment programme held in Lokoja.

Professor Halilu emphasized NASENI's commitment to making skills acquisition accessible to Nigerians and highlighted the importance of skills in driving industrialization. He was represented by Ibrahim Dauda, a Coordinating Director of Finance and Account at NASENI.

The agency provided the trainees with financial support to start their own businesses and urged them to utilize their skills in the growing construction sector. His Royal Highness Ibrahim Kabir, the Maigari of Lokoja, commended NASENI for the training and encouraged the participants to act as ambassadors for the agency by demonstrating professionalism and integrity in their work.