The Institute of Certified Business Consultant (ICBC), U.S.A./Canada International, has organized a training program for technicians and artisans in Lagos State. The program aimed to improve their management skills, enabling them to run sustainable businesses. The training, which started in 2021, focuses on upgrading the skills of informal sector artisans and technicians. ICBC's country representative in Nigeria, Mr. Emmanuel Utomi Ayele, stated that the training is part of a larger effort to enhance management skills across the country.
The training program covered various areas, including business management, branding, and bookkeeping. Ayele emphasized that business integrity is a crucial aspect of sustaining a business. The technicians and artisans were taught how to make succession plans, ensuring their businesses can run smoothly in their absence. They also learned how to upgrade from being artisans and technicians to becoming entrepreneurs. The program aims to bridge the gap between artisans and technicians and entrepreneurs, who possess business management skills.
According to Ayele, about 250 artisans and technicians were trained at the event. He called on governments, corporations, and traditional institutions to assist ICBC in upgrading the management skills of artisans and technicians nationwide. Ayele believes that this support is essential for the nation's economy. The ICBC representative emphasized that artisans and technicians play a critical role in Nigeria's economy and require proper training to excel.
Dr. Emmanuella Chinonye Nwankwo, the registrar of ICBC Nigeria, also spoke at the event. She stressed that artisans and technicians are vital to Nigeria's economic development. Nwankwo tasked the participants to put the skills they learned into practice, ensuring their businesses are sustainable. She encouraged them to maintain proper bookkeeping, establish structures, and create succession plans.
The training program received positive feedback from participants. Eze Michael, one of the participants, thanked ICBC for organizing the event and promised to apply the skills learned. The program is part of ICBC's efforts to enhance the management skills of artisans and technicians across Nigeria. By providing these skills, ICBC aims to contribute to the nation's economic growth.
ICBC's initiative focuses on empowering artisans and technicians to become entrepreneurs. The institute recognizes that informal sector artisans and technicians have practical skills but often lack business management expertise. By addressing this gap, ICBC aims to promote sustainable businesses and economic growth. The program's impact is expected to be felt across Nigeria, as trained artisans and technicians apply their new skills.
The ICBC training program in Lagos is part of a larger effort to upgrade the management skills of artisans and technicians nationwide. With the support of governments, corporations, and traditional institutions, ICBC aims to make a significant impact on Nigeria's economy. By empowering artisans and technicians with business management skills, ICBC is contributing to the nation's economic development and growth.
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- ICBC trains 250 technicians and artisans in Lagos to improve their management skills.
