The Governor of Lagos State signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens_Energy and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to set up an Energy Training Centre at the Government Technical College, Ikorodu.
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The training, which will be conducted in collaboration with the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board will provide a Needs-based technical and vocational education to over 16,000 young people between ages 15 and 35.
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The deal with Siemens and GIZ, which are German companies, is another ‘promise made and promise kept’. He says his Govt gave a commitment to this partnership because of the conviction and necessity.
Governor Sanwo Olu says Thousands of Lagosians will be trained with industry-required skills for the future of work at the Vocational Training College.
Finally, Governor says: “We are excited because we are not only transferring skills to people in Government, but private citizens as well. The best technicians in Germany will be conducting these trainings.”