The Managing Director of Wellservices Training Academy, Dr Martins Okoro, has said that unemployment remains a significant challenge in Nigeria because millions of youths lack the necessary skills to secure gainful employment in the oil and gas sector.

Okoro, in a statement issued yesterday, said that to address the challenges, a strategic partnership with legislators at the federal and state constituencies, as well as academia, to train youths for employment in the oil industry through the academy is needed.

To ensure that training translates into employment, Okoro said the academy would work closely with government agencies and corporate organisations to facilitate internships and job placements.
Okoro said: “Unemployment remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, with millions of youths lacking the necessary skills to secure gainful employment.

“The academy has been positioned as a leading institution providing technical and vocational training, particularly in the oil and gas sector, industrial maintenance, and other specialised fields.

“Through strategic partnerships with state governments, federal constituencies, legislators, and academia, the academy can play a vital role in equipping Nigerians with employable skills and reducing unemployment.

“State governments can collaborate with Wellservice Training Academy to establish skill acquisition programmes tailored to the needs of their local economies. By funding scholarships and subsidising training for unemployed youths, governments can ensure that more individuals receive industry-relevant education.

“Additionally, the academy can work with state ministries of labour and employment to create job placement initiatives that connect graduates with companies seeking skilled workers. Several individuals who have completed training at Wellservice Training Academy have successfully secured jobs in Nigeria and abroad, demonstrating the effectiveness of such initiatives.