A delegation led by Djiba Diakité, president of the Simandou Strategic Committee, and including several ministers and presidential advisors, attended a ceremony at the Moribayah port to bid farewell to 60 Guinean youths. They are set to travel to China for a four-month training program in train driving. The ceremony was also attended by General Amara Camara, minister secretary general of the Presidency.
The training program is part of the Simandou project's plan to develop local competencies. General Amara Camara emphasized the importance of training young Guineans to ensure the operation and maintenance of the Simandou railway corridor. The corridor is a 650-kilometer double-track railway with tunnels and bridges, requiring skilled personnel to manage it.
During the ceremony, General Amara Camara urged the trainees to be good ambassadors for Guinea during their stay in China. He encouraged them to learn new technologies and methods, and to return to Guinea to share their knowledge with other workers. The trainees are not only learning new skills but are also on a mission to serve their country.
The Simandou project aims to transform Guinea into a modern nation, with a focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and local competency development. The project is not just about mining, but also about building a sustainable future for the country. The Guinean government is committed to developing local competencies to manage and maintain the project's infrastructure.
The trainees will receive training in China for four months, after which they will return to Guinea to apply their new skills. General Amara Camara emphasized that the trainees' mission is not limited to learning but also to transferring their knowledge to their colleagues and other Guineans. This approach is part of the government's strategy to build a strong and sustainable workforce.
The development of local competencies is a key aspect of the Simandou project. The project aims to leave a lasting legacy in Guinea, including modern infrastructure, jobs, and strong local enterprises. The Guinean government is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce to manage and maintain the project's infrastructure.
The 60 Guinean youths departed for China on October 6, 2026, with the support of the Guinean government and the Simandou project's management. The training program is a significant step towards developing Guinea's local competencies and ensuring the success of the Simandou project.
Key points
- The Guinean government is committed to developing local competencies to manage and maintain the Simandou project's infrastructure.
- The trainees will receive four months of training in China and will be expected to transfer their knowledge to their colleagues and other Guineans upon their return.
- The Simandou project aims to transform Guinea into a modern nation, with a focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and local competency development.
