Foundation boosts technical training in Lagos with equipment donation

The Schneider Electric Foundation has donated specialised training equipment to three Lagos technical colleges, in a move aimed at strengthening practical education and preparing students for the demands of Nigeria’s energy sector.

The beneficiary institutions, Government Technical College Agidingbi, Government Technical College Ikotun, and Government Technical College Ikorodu—each received customised didactic benches designed for domestic wiring and industrial motor starter training. The benches, which cater to students from years one to three, will be used across multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and industrial automation.

The donation forms part of Schneider Electric’s wider initiative to provide young people in West Africa with hands-on technical skills that meet global standards. It also supports the company’s global ambition to train one million youths by 2025, equipping them for both entrepreneurship and employment opportunities in today’s industrial landscape.

According to the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), the project will help embed real-world experience into the curriculum by aligning classroom instruction with the tools and technologies currently used in industry.

“We express our appreciation to the Schneider Electric Foundation for its support and commitment to technical education through this generous donation,” said Moronke Azeez, Executive Secretary at LASTVEB. “Beyond equipment, Schneider Electric also provided two weeks of intensive training for 17 electrical instructors, giving them the confidence and practical skills to train students effectively.”

Funmilayo Olakitan, Schneider Electric Foundation Delegate for West Africa, added that the initiative is designed to close the gap between theory and practice.

“The equipment provides students with technical expertise to apply their knowledge in real-life contexts. Our goal is to bring industry into the classroom and better prepare students for challenges in the electrical and engineering sectors.”

To ensure sustainability, Schneider Electric engineers also held a week-long “train-the-trainer” program for instructors, with refresher sessions planned. The foundation says these efforts will ensure that both students and teachers remain equipped to meet evolving industry needs.