Minister of state industry, Trade and Investment inaugurates automotive training centre in Ikorodu.
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Enoh, has inaugurated an automotive training centre at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister explained that the centre is part of the government's plan to strengthen the automotive industry and boost economic growth, aligning with the National Automotive Policy.
According to him, the policy aims to promote local vehicle production, achieve 40% local content, and attain 30% production of electric vehicles, generating about one million jobs.
He revealed that the federal government has constructed 21 automotive training centres nationwide, with more planned to expand job opportunities and stimulate economic activities.
The Minister said that the centre at LASUSTECH will provide training and skills development programs for artisans, technicians, and engineers in the automotive sector.
In his remarks, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described the automotive industry as "the bedrock of industrial development" globally.
The governor also commended the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) for siting the centre in Ikorodu.
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