The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has expressed delight at the level of progress made on the construction of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA’s) Skills Acquisition Center in Apapa, one of the six spread across all the Geo-Political Zones of the country.
Oyetola, who was accompanied on the facility tour of the Centre by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. (Mrs) Magdalene Ajani and top management of NIMASA, expressed his delight on the level of progress made.
NIMASA established the Skill Aquisition Centres across the country as part of its vision is to equip the Nigerian youth with requisite skills for self-dependence, thus tackling one of the challenges of the Blue economy, thereby improving productivity and employment.
The programs are also specifically designed to instill a sense of purpose and self-worth in the youth, thus promoting social integration within maritime host communities.
The vision is also to tackle unemployment with a long-term goal of enhancing maritime security.
R-L: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy/Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON and Director General, (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR (left) during the visit of the Minister to the NIMASA Skill Acquisition Centre, in Apapa Lagos.