NICTM SENSITIZES CRAFTMENT ON NSQF

The National Institute of Construction Technology and Management organized a Sensitisation programme for craftsman, artisans staff and students on the need to be certified with National Skill Qualification (NSQ).

The programme which was organized by the Directorate of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development headed by Dr. Uche Okoye had in attendance the Management of the Polytechnic, ably led by the Rector, Dr. O.B. Agbadua who was represented by the Deputy Rector, Dr. S.E. Aigbomian, Staff, Students, Artisans and Craftsmen including Mechanics, Automobile electricians, Panel beaters. Welders, Hair Dressers, tailors etc.

The Resource person Mr. Mohammed Mulktaru, the Director of Skill Acquisition, Auchi Polytechnic emphasized that Nigeria skills are not certified making Nigeria craft to be underpaid both within and outside the country.

He therefore encouraged all Artisans and Craftmen to take the opportunity to embrace the government initiative and get certified in this regard and also become a trainer as skill pays more than degrees.

On his part, the Deputy Rector, Dr. S.E. Aigbomian who represented the Rector Dr. O.B. Agbadua emphasized the usefulness of skills as against degrees in todays world.

Students were also told of the need to acquiring a skill in their formative years before the expiration of their various programmes.

The highlight of the occasion was the appreciation the Polytechnic received from the Artisans and Craftmen.

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