EXPERTS PERSEVERATE ON SKILLS TRAINING IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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Amidst the constantly changing construction sector, thought leaders, policy makers, employers, experts in the field, and vocational educators and trainers from all over Lagos State have emphasized the importance of transformation and innovation for all parties involved in the country’s construction industry.
The experts made the plea at the second edition of the KHAN Regenesis Technical & Vocational Education & Training Summit, KHAN Regenesis TVET Summit, held recently in Lagos.
They also emphasized how important it is to encourage cooperation between interested parties in order to influence how vocational training will develop in the country’s construction sector.
Setting the tone for the day’s events, Dr. Anton Bizzell, Chairman/CEO of The Bizzell Group USA, stressed the importance of embracing innovation in the country’s construction industry during his keynote address, “Revolutionizing Vocational Skills Training in the Construction Industry.”
This, he stated, had become imperative because of the noticeable evolving vocational training challenges in the sector.
Another notable feature of the summit was the panel discussions, which provided a myriad of industry insights relevant to the current landscape of TVET in construction.
Industry experts, such as: CEO, Oando Clean Energy, Mr. Ademola Ogunbanjo; Director, Portfolio Management & Innovation, IHS, Mr. Shehu Umar; Founder/CEO, Perimeter Protection Services, Mr. Yemi Oni; CEO, West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE)), Ms. Molade Adeniyi; Chairman, Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS)), Mr. Hakeem Smith; Sales Lead, Schneider Electric, Mr. Dapo Sosanya; Director, One Acre Fund, Ms. Ayomide Akindolie, among others; lent their expertise to the discussions ranging from “Industry Perspectives: Challenges and Opportunities”, to “Green Energy: Public Private Partnerships”.
The sessions provided attendees with valuable insights and actionable strategies, while also offering a holistic view of the pressing issues and opportunities within the industry.
In addition to the structured sessions, the summit also facilitated networking opportunities that allowed attendees to connect with like-minded professionals, paving the way for potential collaborations and partnerships.
Expressing its delight at the outcome of the summit, the Event Planning Committee, noted that The KHAN Regenesis TVET Summit, exceeded the expectations of participants and stakeholders; since it brought together some of the brightest minds in Construction-TVET and Green Energy Sector.
“The discussions and connections made here will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the landscape, driving collaboration and innovation for years to come,” the committee stated.
The committee further extended its gratitude to the event sponsors: Bizzell, Impact Hub Lagos, and Gardner Integrated Services Ltd, as well as its media partner, TekSight Edge, whose support and collaboration had been instrumental to making the summit a success.
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