MOMAS Group commits 3m euros for tech, vocational training 

By Sebastine Obasi

Nigeria quest to leverage on technology appears to be receiving support as MOMAS Group has laid foundation for the €3 million Technical Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) Centre for Electro-Technology in Ogun State.

Mr. Kola Balogun, Chairman of MOMAS, said the centre aims to build on past efforts to equip young people with practical skills that can lift them out of poverty while strengthening the nation’s capacity.

He also explained that the centre would play a critical role in advancing Nigeria’s renewable energy goals. 

“The centre will provide the needed skills for installing solar panels, solar batteries and energy storage systems, thereby complementing the significant investments already made by government in renewable energy. 

“The goal is to establish an internationally recognised institution capable of training top-tier engineers and technicians,” he said.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development, Mr. Adamson Oluwatosin Ayinde, described the project as a model of private-sector leadership in addressing Nigeria’s manpower gaps, particularly within the power sector.

“This project directly responds to critical manpower shortages in smart electricity metering, electrical wiring and maintenance, renewable energy technologies, and electro-technology safety practices,” Ayinde said.

Also speaking, Mr. Gemechu Berhanu Kusa, AUDA-NEPAD representative, said the centre symbolizes the birth of a transformative training hub where young Africans can acquire life-changing skills. “This centre is a bold step in our shared mission to empower Africa’s youth.

“Technical and vocational education is not a second choice, but a first-class pathway to opportunity, dignity and sustainable livelihoods,” Kusa said.

The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mrs Margaret Aina Oguntala, applauded MOMAS for its vision, describing the initiative as timely.

“The nation is in desperate need of skilled manpower to drive infrastructure development, industrial growth and technological advancement,” she said. 

She called for strong collaboration from the Lagos State Government, the Federal Government and stakeholders in the engineering and energy sectors to maximize the centre’s impact.

Group Managing Director of MOMAS, Mr. Hammed Abiodun, described the day as a landmark moment for the organisation, which he said has consistently invested in youth development.

“This recognition by the German government is a testament to our long-standing commitment to adding value to society, especially the youth,” he said.

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