Get Guardian on GoogleA total of 52 youths have graduated from the Masroor International Technical College (MITC) in Ilaro, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria’s first Islamic faith-based technical institution established under the federal government’s technical education initiative.
The college, operating under the auspices of the Ahmadiyya Educational Institutions, was set up two years ago to tackle the country’s growing shortage of skilled artisans and expand access to practical vocational training for young Nigerians.
Graduands completed intensive courses spanning traditional trades and modern tech skills, including electrical installation, computer hardware repairs and maintenance, plumbing and pipe fitting, joinery, masonry, and software engineering.
Among the standout achievers were two female graduates who earned distinctions in computer hardware repairs and electrical installationfields long dominated by men.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Amir (Head) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Alhaji Alatoye Folorunso Azeez, commended parents and guardians for entrusting their children with a practical education designed to secure their economic futures.
“You have been given the opportunity of a lifetime,” Alhaji Azeez told the new technicians, urging them to act as worthy ambassadors for both the institution and their respective professional guilds as they enter the workforce.
The Ogun State Government praised the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s investment in vocational education, describing it as a crucial pillar for Nigeria’s broader industrialisation and technological development goals.
The technical training programme received direct support and resource backing from the International Association of Ahmadi Architects and Engineers (IAAAE), with contributions from both its UK and Nigerian chapters.
