For improved youth education and entrepreneurship, Schneider Electric Foundation has donated industry-specific training equipment to three centres under the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB).

The donation is part of the company’s initiative in Nigeria to equip youth across West Africa with practical technical skills in the energy sector that align with global industry standards.

In a statement yesterday, the foundation named the three beneficiary institutions as Government Technical College Agidingbi, Government Technical College Ikotun, and Government Technical College, Ikorodu. It noted that they have received customised didactic benches, which include domestic wiring and industrial motor starter benches.

“The donated equipment supports students in years one to three, particularly those focused on electrical and engineering studies. The didactic benches are also suitable for training across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical and industrial automation,” the statement explained.

The foundation stressed that the project specifically aims to embed real-world experience into the school curriculum by introducing students to the same technology and tools used in the industry today, as well as bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in electrical and industrial engineering.

Commenting on the initiative, Executive Secretary of LASTVEB, Moronke Azeez, thanked the foundation for their bold thinking and commitment to technical education.

“Not only did they assist in providing equipment, but they also conducted two weeks of intensive training for 17 electrical instructors on domestic and industrial installations.

“This collaboration has empowered our instructors, giving them the confidence and practical skills necessary to train students in industry-relevant competencies,” she emphasised.