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Trainee Automobile Mechanic Harps On Retraining
A trainee with N-Build, an empowerment initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), Mr Dike Anyanwu, has charged persons in the automobile repairs industry to sharpen their skills by acquiring the necessary training.
Anyanwu also called for support from the government and automobile companies operating in Nigeria in the training of auto mechanics in the state.
He stated that training any where puts one ahead of their contemporaries in the field, saying it also helps to enhance their jobs.
Anyanwu, who spoke to The Tide recently in Port Harcourt, shortly after a training session at N-Build training centre, explained that the training was an eye opener as it has revealed his inadequacies and stressed that training is key to the development of skilled manpower.
He noted that, “with training, you get to learn new things and modern techniques being used in your chosen field and would put you abreast with your counterparts in other parts of the world.
He further said, the current range of modern cars with innovative equipment poses repairs challenge as they require new and modern technique to fix them.
Knowledge of these modern cars would help in their repairs as mechanics would not need to spend long time trying to figure out what to do and this is where the manufacturers of these cars come in. If they can offer training to mechanics then we will spend less time fixing even the simplest things in the cars.
“Cars are becoming increasingly complex which makes our job more challenging and as such we need new skills to repair modern cars if we must remain business”, he said.
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Reports say that the training is designed to equip youths with practical technical skills for employment in the oil and gas and construction sectors, with emphasis on employability, safety, competence and self reliance.
In attendance at the flag-off ceremony this week, at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Hall, Effurun, were stakeholders, dignitaries, and political representatives, among others.
Dafinone, represented by his Chief of Staff, Adelabu Bodjor, said the initiative reflects a deliberate political investment in human capital development across Delta Central.
He explained that the training focuses on rigging and scaffolding, noting that “both are essential technical competencies required in industrial operations, construction projects, and oil and gas installations”.
Bodjor added, “The programme is intended to reduce dependency among youths by providing job-ready skills capable of supporting long-term economic opportunities and self-sufficiency. The initiative aligns with Senator Dafinone’s broader development agenda, which prioritises practical skill acquisition as a pathway to sustainable empowerment.”
Also addressing the participants, the NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, represented by Mr. Teddy Bai, commended Dafinone for sponsoring the programme, describing it as “a timely response to critical manpower gaps in the industry”.
Bai explained that rigging and scaffolding remain safety-sensitive skills required across fabrication yards, offshore platforms, and construction sites, stressing that the programme bridges the gap between certification and practical competence.
He also charged the training consultant, OROH Contractors Limited, to maintain strict standards of professionalism, safety, and discipline, while urging participants to remain committed, focused, and disciplined throughout the exercise.
The Senate Liaison Officer for Sapele Local Government Area, Chief Patrick Akamuvba, , described the programme as a major step in strengthening human capital development in Delta Central.
Akamuvba said scaffolding and rigging skills are in high demand across residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, noting that the training offers real employment opportunities for beneficiaries
He urged participants to prioritise knowledge and certification over short-term material expectations, stressing that discipline and seriousness would determine their long-term success.
He also cautioned youths against social vices and distractions, advising them to remain focused to maximise the opportunities provided by the programme.
