Julius Berger Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to skills development, youth empowerment, and sustainable capacity building within its host communities.

The commitment was demonstrated when the firm’s Academy celebrated the successful completion of its Batch 2025 Vocational Training Programme with the graduation of 36 trainees across key technical disciplines, including carpentry, masonry, and plumbing in Abuja.

During the ceremony, the Director of Administration, Dr Abdulaziz Isa Kaita, described the event as more than just a graduation ceremony but a celebration of purpose and measurable impact.

He emphasised that corporate social responsibility (CSR) must be measurable, sustainable, and impactful, noting that the Vocational Support Programme clearly meets these standards.

Kaita stated that the graduation of Batch 2025 trainees does not mark the end of their journey but rather the beginning.

He explained that the company’s vision is to scale the initiative sustainably, ensuring that more Nigerian youths acquire certified technical skills that contribute meaningfully to the economy. Highlighting the broader economic value of vocational excellence, he noted that skilled artisans reduce dependence on imports, improve construction quality, enhance productivity, and create micro-enterprises.

He added that this is how grassroots economic transformation begins. Addressing the graduates directly, he charged them to step forward with confidence, build with excellence, work with integrity, and grow with discipline.

He expressed hope that the training received would serve as a solid foundation upon which the graduates would build prosperous futures for themselves, their families, and the nation, affirming that their future begins now.

Also speaking, the Head of the Human Resource Department, Olorunfemi Ojomo, commended the graduates for their dedication. He reaffirmed Julius Berger’s strategic focus on investing in human capital as a critical driver of national development and organisational excellence.