Search
Close this search box.
NCDMB Trains 100 Youths on Solar Power Installation
NCDMB Trains
– By Jerome Onoja Okojokwu-Idu

       Share 

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
WhatsApp

NCDMB Trains 100 Youths on Solar Power Installation

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB has concluded the training and empowerment of 100 youths on solar power installation and maintenance.

The training, according to NCDMB, was aimed at contributing to the Federal Government’s goal of reducing the unemployment rate in the country, as well as achieving the Board’s mission of catalysing the linkage sectors of the oil and gas industry.

Speaking at the event, Executive Secretary, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, said the training was designed to provide the trainees with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills on the solar power value chain, including installation, maintenance, repair and entrepreneurship.

Wabote represented by NCDMB General Manager, Planning, Research, and Development, Mr. Abdulmalik Hallilu, highlighted that NCDMB conducted the training as part of the Board’s youth empowerment programme.

NCDMB Trains 5
NCDMB General Manager, Planning, Research, and Development, Mr. Abdulmalik Hallilu,

He said renewable energy, especially solar energy is getting traction not only in Nigeria but around the world, and that is because of the clamour for energy transition, which is the push to reduce the utilisation of fossil fuels and replace those fuels with renewable energy sources.

He mentioned that the programme was designed to make the students self-reliant, by providing them with tool kits, two months exit stipend and providing them shops in their communities to start their business.

He also added that the students will be supported to form cooperatives societies, which would enable them access Federal Government’s support funds associated with solar power.

The General Manager further advised the graduating students to hone their newly acquired skills, encouraging them to show professionalism, quality assurance and innovation. He also advised them to create customer databases and maintain lasting partnerships so their businesses would thrive.

He described the trainees as ambassadors of the Board and charged them to show good character and integrity wherever they are.

Graduants and Dignitaries Present
A Photo of Graduating Students, the he District Head of Magajiya, Alh. Dalhatu Adamu, and other Dignitaries Present

In their testimonies, the graduating students confirmed that they learnt the intricacies of solar power installations and expressed their appreciation for NCDMB for providing them with the opportunity, which would help them to be self-reliant and help their communities.

In his goodwill message, father of the day, the District Head of Magajiya, Alh. Dalhatu Adamu thanked NCDMB for bringing such opportunities to Niger State. He also encouraged the trainees to be good ambassadors of their communities and role models for the younger generations.

Related Posts

Delivering the vote of thanks, the Chief Supervisor, Media and Publicity, NCDMB, Mr. Obinna Ezeobi explained that the success of the Board’s human capacity development initiatives is anchored on the end-to-end strategy of the programmes.

“This strategy is demonstrated in the quality of the curriculum and the provision of tool kits, exit stipend, rental of shops and support system deployed for the programme.”

He lauded the organisers of the trainer- Boss Engineering for the high-quality tool kits it provided for the trainees, noting that it portrayed the seriousness of the project.

Train Graduands
Practical demonstration of solar installation by some of the graduating students. 

Highlights of the programme included the practical demonstration of solar installation by students and the presentation of certificates and tool kits.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Newsletter

Get to read our latest stories right in your email

Show some Love. Share this post

Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from Majorwaves Energy Report

Show Buttons
Hide Buttons