In a bid to boost the nation’s Steel sector, the Ministry of Steel Development has commenced the third phase of a comprehensive boot-camp training programme on welding and fabrication at the Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha, Anambra State.
A statement from the Ministry says the essence of the training is to equip young individuals with practical competencies in welding techniques crucial for contributing to the nation’s industrial growth.
The statement stresses the ministry’s commitment to develop a skilled workforce, foster industrial growth, and promote sustainable development within the nation’s metallurgical and steel sector.
According to the statement, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, Dr. Chris Isokpunwu says significant measures have been put in place to reposition the steel and metals industry as the cornerstone of the nation’s economic transformation.
It emphasizes that the objective of the boot camp is to bridge skill gaps, promote innovation, and enhance the employability of the nation’s youths within the steel sector.
It admonishes the trainees to use the opportunity to position themselves as future leaders in the steel and metallurgical sector.
“I urge you to embrace this training with enthusiasm, remain focused, and take full advantage of the knowledge and experience that will be shared with you”.
According to the statement, the Chairman Senate Committee on Steel, Patrick Ndubueze, stresses that the epoch-making event is geared towards empowering the nation’s teeming youths to be self-reliant by acquiring extensive skills training in Welding and Fabrication, Industrial Foundry/Metallurgy, Instrumentation/Control System and Mechanic Maintenance.
Also, the Director Metallurgical Inspectorate, Frederick Ewa, while giving an Overview of the Metal Sector Boot-Camp Training Programme, states that the initiative, championed by the Ministry of Steel Development, is a strategic effort to empower young Nigerians with hands-on technical skills, foster industrial growth, and bridge the manpower gap in the nation’s steel sector.
“The Bootcamp Training Programme is an intensive, hands-on technical training aimed at equipping participants with critical skills in three specialized areas which includes Welding and Fabrication; Industrial Foundry and Metallurgy Instrumentation, System Control, and Mechanical Maintenance”.
According to the statement, in his welcome address, the Acting Chief Executive, Metallurgical Training Institute (MTI), Onitsha, Dr. Obi, says the training represented a bold and strategic effort by the Ministry to equip young Nigerians with high demand technical skills that are essential for the nation’s industrial growth.
“The Boot-Camp is not just for training but intended to build the next generation of skilled professionals and entrepreneurs who will drive the nation’s steel and manufacturing industries forward.”
