President Bola Tinubu says the National Centres for Training and Welding will be established for training and retraining, evaluation and certification of persons in the welding practice across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Tinubu said this on Monday when he declared open the 2024 Technology and Innovation Expo in Abuja.
The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, directed the Federal Ministry of Finance and National Budget and Economic Planning to provide the required funds for the establishment of the centres.
He said welding played a critical role in strengthening Nigeria’s economy.
Therefore, we would promote the application of the national policy on welding and welding-related fields approved by the government in 2022,” he said.
He recalled that on assumption of office as President, his administration signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Cuba to enhance collaboration between the two countries on science and technology.
