The Nationwide Board for Technical Training (NBTE) stated Nigeria has lastly been admitted into the World Abilities Worldwide (WSI).
The Head, Media Unit of NBTE, Mrs Fatima Abubakar, stated this in a press release issued to newsmen on Monday in Kaduna.
Abubakar stated this was contained in a letter dated twentieth August, 2024 and signed by Mr David Hoey, the CEO of the WSI Secretariat, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The letter confirmed Nigeria’s admission into the membership of the world physique with illustration by the NBTE.
She additionally stated a membership certificates had equally been issued collectively signed by WSI President and CEO.
Abubakar defined that the membership of the WSI was an incredible alternative for Nigeria to take part in World Abilities Competitions.
It additionally gives Nigeria the possibility to profit from coaching, mentorship, and scholarships within the growth of expertise.
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“The journey began over 10 years in the past and we simply achieved this nice feat. World Abilities Nigeria has now been realized,”she stated.
The Media Head quoted the NBTE’s Government Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje as expressing appreciation for the help obtained from the Minister being elated for the event.
Bugaje counseled the Minister of Training, Prof. Tahir Mamman and the Nigerian staff led by Mrs Yemisi Akinrinade, who diligently labored in direction of the achievement.
She stated Nigerian youths now have a chance to shine on the world stage utilizing improvements in expertise growth as a instrument to convey accolades to the nation.
The chief secretary referred to as on governments and the non-public sector to help the programmes of world expertise Nigeria.
Bugaje additionally referred to as on them to encourage the youths to make expertise their first profession alternative and to show across the fortunes of Nigeria by means of expertise.
