The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has lauded the Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB) for the creation of the Lagos Energy Academy, noting that it will create more employability in the Energy sector
The NBTE made this known when it paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB) at its Old Works Yard facility, Old Secretariat Road, GRA, Ikeja.
Dr. John Onyebuchi, the Deputy Director of the South West Zonal Office, NBTE while emphasising the importance of skill acquisition and formal certification in empowering individuals and reducing unemployment, added that registering with NBTE would formalize and upgrade the Lagos Energy Academy (LEA), ensuring its graduates are better equipped for local and international opportunities.
In his remarks, the General Manager, LSEB, Engr. K.A.T. Balogun noted that the academy aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which aims to transform Lagos into a 21st-century economy.
“Our goal is to equip participants with globally competitive skills, making them employable not only in Lagos but internationally,” he added.
According to him, Skill acquisition has taken many people off the streets and the labour market.
Lagos State is leading the charge in creating employment opportunities for its residents, irrespective of their degrees or certifications. The event included a tour of the academy’s facilities led by Engr. Balogun.
The Lagos State Energy Academy, a key arm of the LSEB, focuses on training and developing skilled professionals in the electricity and energy sector.
The NBTE’s visit marks a significant step toward formalizing the academy’s programmes and enhancing its impact on youth empowerment and employment creation in Lagos State.
