We’re Building The Workforce That Will Keep Nigeria’s Industries Running — Ezengwa

By Alex Enebeli

The Chief Executive Officer of Kiara De-Luke Academy, Aba, Endi Ezengwa, says the institution is driving critical human capital development needed to sustain industries across Nigeria.

Mr Ezengwa spoke on Thursday when the Logistics De-Luke Industrial Complex and Kiara De-Luke Academy (KDA) hosted officials of Cable Network (CNN) and the Afrexim Bank in Aba. The visit assessed the impact of uninterrupted power supply from Geometrics Power Ltd on industries operating within the zone.

KDA, a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution, provides skills training for young people across various industrial disciplines.

Mr Ezengwa said the partnership between the industrial complex and the academy enables trainees to gain hands-on experience in real production environments. He listed the industrial units supporting the training programme to include R&A Furniture, LDL Garment Factory, the Welding and Fabrication Centre, the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Department, and the Building and Construction Department.

According to him, the academy’s training programmes are aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), with modular examinations ensuring that graduates are properly certified.

He explained that graduates are offered opportunities to work within the industrial cluster, move into related industries, or receive support to establish their own businesses.

Mr Ezengwa commended the Federal Ministry of Education for its TVET Initiative Project, which provides resources to train large numbers of unemployed youths in various trades. He emphasised that deeper collaboration between training institutions and industries was essential for Nigeria’s economic transformation.

He also recalled that the N-Power programme launched by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in 2016 was unveiled at the same centre.

The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Industrial Complex, Raymond Aliga, who said such initiatives were pivotal to bridging Nigeria’s skills gap and creating sustainable employment as the country pushes to diversify its economy.

During the tour, the visitors inspected the complex’s showroom and production lines. They also observed how stable power supply has enhanced productivity, improved the performance of heavy-duty machinery, and supported the rollout of upgraded facilities within the industrial cluster.