Commissioner opens TVE conference in Berlin

The Rivers State Education Commissioner, Dame Alice Lawrence-Nemi has praised Germans for partnering with the government in the establishment of a Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) Centre in Port Harcourt.

Speaking at the opening of the 15th Education Conference of the German skilled crafts sector in Berlin, which focused on the export of vocational education and training, the strengths of the German dual training system and the recruitment of skilled employees, Mrs Lawrence-Nemi said the partnership will create a future for Rivers people

As the centre of oil and gas business in West Africa, the Commissioner said Port Harcourt needs to develop an effective TVE centre to equip young people with vocational skills.

“Our Governor visited Germany sometime last year and was impressed with what he saw concerning the human capacity building in your country. He discovered that youth unemployment in your country is low. This he found out was because of the well-functioning German Education system especially in the area of Vocational and Technical Education.

“Rivers State is one of the 36 States of Nigeria. This city is the hub of oil and gas businesses in West Africa. It has two Seaports and an International Airport. As the Treasure Base of the Nigerian Nation, the city has witnessed over the years influx of multinationals and international oil companies. Hence the development of a very effective technical and vocational institution in the State is very vital. My Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi wants to create a future for the Rivers State people using the German style. We believe our marriage with ZWH will give us that,” she said.

Mrs Lawrence-Nemi also said that the TVE centre will be functional by the first quarter of next year. She said agreements have been signed while the equipments will soon be installed in the centre, and training commence for the trainers.

At the centre, she said the youths will acquire various skills like bricklaying, tiling, plastering, electrical, metal and welding and sanitary works when in full operation.

The Education Boss noted that the vision of Governor Rotimi Amaechi is to create an economy where every youth will be employable by different multinationals operating in the State by the German firm, ZWH.

”We also believe that with the ZWH and German craft that are being imparted to our youths in the areas of bricklaying, tiling, plastering, electrical, metal and welding and sanitary works would make these youth’s readymade materials for the industries and even self-employment,” she said.

 

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