NEM Insurance Plc, have assured the management of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) of a partnership towards providing future-proof education curriculum.
This was made known during the recent courtesy visit of Ibraheem Abdul, Rector, Yaba College of Technology, at the company’s Lagos headquarters.
On the back of this, the company reiterated its dedication to corporate social responsibility and its strategic emphasis on human capital development.
It also anticipates a fruitful collaboration with YabaTech as it contributes to the empowerment of Nigerian youth for a more promising future.
The courtesy visit signified both institutions dedication in developing and expanding corporate and educational synergies by discussing cooperative projects that will close the gap between academic institutions and the business sector.
Tope Smart, chairman, NEM Insurance Plc, assured the college of support towards actualising suggested projects and other areas of cooperation that have been decided upon.
“Your requests are guaranteed, and working together, we can accomplish significant milestones for YabaTech and NEM,” he stated.
Andrew Ikekhua, managing director, NEM Insurance Plc, emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting educational growth in Nigeria.
“At NEM Insurance, we understand how important education is in determining our country’s future. We’re dedicated to supporting programmes that get students ready for the ever-changing needs of the workforce,” Ikekhua stated.
Ibraheem Abdul, Rector, Yaba College of Technology, in his speech emphasised that YabaTech was focused on educating and graduating students that will be in demand and conform to the contemporary workplace.
He commended NEM for its ongoing support for YabaTech and its contribution to the growth of the Nigerian Insurance sector.
“YabaTech is committed to producing graduates who are both academically strong and prepared for the workforce. Working together with companies like NEM Insurance is crucial to accomplishing this objective,” Abdul stated.
During the visit, both parties agreed to explore specific projects and initiatives in the coming months. These include the introduction of internship opportunities for YabaTech students at NEM Insurance.
The potential development of specialized courses in risk management and insurance. The creation of customised training programmes to give students real-world experience in the insurance and financial services industries and capacity building.
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