For the upcoming National Industrial Manpower Summit, the federal government has established seven planning committees.
Senator John Enoh, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, addressed the committees in Abuja, stating that the move became necessary to ensure that Nigeria’s industrial growth was supported by both people, skilled, equipped, and globally competitive.
Through one of its most crucial levers: human capital development, this summit is not just an event; it is a declaration of intent,” reads the initiative. The Minister stated that it demonstrates our collective resolve to ensure that people, who are skilled, well-equipped, and globally competitive, are at the center of Nigeria’s industrial growth.
According to him, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMI) is still steadfast in its commitment to making Nigeria the world’s center for industrial excellence, and our reform efforts are aimed at reducing structural bottlenecks, attracting investment, and expanding value-added production.
However, the government acknowledged that having a workforce that is capable of sustaining innovation, manufacturing, and enterprise is insufficient.
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According to him, the summit we are convening will serve as a strategic convergence point where international partners, academia, government, and industry will all work together to reimagine Nigeria’s industrial skills architecture. The Fourth Industrial Revolution’s demands have to be addressed in our human capital pipeline, starting with curriculum alignment and technical certification, digital literacy, and green economy competencies.
The Renewed Hope Agenda has put industrial development at the center of economic policy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visionary leadership. Despite efforts to promote a bold economic trajectory, the National Industrial Policy, the revitalization of industrial clusters, and the creation of the Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG), the president is clear-eyed in his conviction that people are the most priceless asset of any nation. “Senator Enoh explained that significant public investments are being made in skill acquisition, vocational training, and workforce modernization across every geo-economic zone of the country,” he said.
He explained that the National Industrial Manpower Summit is more than just a government agenda; it is a national imperative, urging industry leaders, policy makers, labor unions, educational institutions, and international partners to co-create a skills revolution that ensures our industries are supported by competent, competitive, and future-ready Nigerians.
Let us be guided by a singular vision as we introduce this Planning Committee, a Nigeria where all citizens have the opportunity to contribute to the country’s prosperity, and where each of you must challenge traditional beliefs and commit to actions that will outlive us.
The Minister emphasized that “you have the ability to contribute to this summit’s success, along with your expertise, passion, and collaboration, to create a resilient industrial future that secures Nigeria’s position as a participant and as a leader in Africa’s upcoming industrial era.”
Hon. Senior Special Assistant to the President for Industrial Training and Development delivered a warm welcome address. Capacity building is essential to the country’s industrialization and economic growth, according to Adamson Oluwatosin Ayinde.
“Today marks a significant milestone in our collective effort to reposition Nigeria’s industrial sector through the Imperative for Industrial Manpower Development and Strategic Human Capital Development.
“Nigeria is at a turning point in its economic trajectory,” he said.
The industrial sector emerges as a crucial pillar of sustainable growth, he said, “As we strive to diversify our economy and reduce our dependence on oil revenues. However, a skilled, adaptable, and innovative workforce is a key factor in the success of this industry.
Hon. The fourth Industrial Revolution, according to Adamson Oluwatosin Ayinde, has set a new standard for the industry. Our workforce must not only possess technical skills, but also have the ability to think critically, solve problems, and make a commitment to continuous improvement.
Source: Channels TV
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