A Chinese construction company with an office in Nigeria, China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), has said it is committed to improving skills of local employees in its over 157 countries of operation across the world, including Nigeria.
[ad]
The Executive Director of Brand and Culture Department, Mr. Zha Changmiao, also refuted claims that the Chinese firm often undermines local employees in the course of project execution.

According to him, the company’s policy with regards to employment has remained one Chinese to eight local staff.

Changmiao, who spoke during a media tour of some ongoing projects in Jiangsu Province of China, stated that safety and quality at minimal costs were the two features that endeared the company to the African engineering and construction market.
[ad]
“CCCC thinks safety first. We also provide trainings for local employees to improve their skills. It is not true that we undermine local staff in countries where we execute projects. The employment ratio has been one Chinese to eight nationals and we look forward to increasing this number to one Chinese to as many as 100 local employees,” Changmiao said.

The firm, which boasts quality jobs across the world, said it works with total adherence to specifications and agreements reached with the government of individual countries.

Speaking about its operations in Nigeria, the firm’s boss said that the Lekki Deep Sea Port constructed in Lagos as well as road constructions across the country bore witness to its capacity to deliver on major projects.
[ad]
The Executive Director held that the company’s principle was that whenever an accident occurs due to the company’s fault, it takes responsibility. “In that circumstance, quality takes priority in our projects across Africa irrespective of the size of the project.”

Changmiao also admitted that China has carried out less projects in Africa compared to Europe and America. He noted that the country has however gained inroads into Africa within a short period, not only because of high quality jobs but also due the commitment to sharing common values with humanity.

“We go for the best quality at minimum cost. Adding: “In its business cooperation with African countries, China CCCC not only actively builds “hard connectivity of infrastructure, it also pays special attention to soft connectivity and “heart connectivity” of cultural exchanges and people-to-people integration with local people.

“The company actively fulfils its social responsibilities guided by the goal of building a “community with a shared future for mankind. While promoting economic and social developments in Africa, it helps shape China’s national image as a responsible and respected Chinese enterprise brand.”
[ad]