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Alstom Restates Interest In Nigeria’s Power Sector
The Chairman/Chief
Executive Officer of Alstom Group, Patrick Kron, has restated the company’s interest in Africa, especially in Nigeria.
During his visit to Nigera last week, Kron, who was received by President Goodluck Jonathan at the Aso Rock in Abuja last Thursday, met top Nigerian business leaders and members of the international community in Lagos.
Kron signed a supply and service technical cooperation agreement with Taleveras Group of Companies for the rehabilitation and capacity expansion of the Afam Power Station. The cooperation is in line with the Federal Government’s initiatives to improve power supply.
His visit underscores Alstom’s desire to play active role in the country’s infrastructure development.
Kron confirmed Alstom’s intention to support the development of local manpower to boost the growth of the power sector. Part of this is the establishment of a professional training centre.
Alstom is currently participating in training programme for Niger Delta youths and has proposed to train 100 on electrical grid and rail transport in France. The goal is to share its expertise; raise interest for developing both electrical grid and rail transport skills while developing local capacity.
He also disclosed that the company would be part of the ongoing rail infrastructure development in the country.