Julius Berger launches skills academy to boost entrepreneurship

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, has graduated the first batch of trainees from its Vocational Skills Support Programme in Abuja.  According to a statement by the company, the ceremony also marked the onboarding of 40 new trainees and the official launch of the Julius Berger Vocational Skills Academy. The event attracted […]

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, has graduated the first batch of trainees from its Vocational Skills Support Programme in Abuja. 

According to a statement by the company, the ceremony also marked the onboarding of 40 new trainees and the official launch of the Julius Berger Vocational Skills Academy.

The event attracted representatives from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), who commended the company for its vision.

In his address, the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc., Dr Peer Lubasch, emphasised the company’s dedication to transferring critical technical skills to support Nigeria’s industrial growth. He highlighted the three-in-one event as a testament to Julius Berger’s commitment to equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills for employability and self-reliance.

The 30 graduating trainees completed programmes in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical works, mechanical repairs, and auto diagnostics. Lubasch welcomed the 40 new intakes, encouraging them to embrace the training as a pathway to thrive in the evolving technical landscape.

The newly launched Julius Berger Vocational Skills Academy aims to institutionalise vocational training by providing hands-on practical learning, industry-relevant knowledge, and professional certification. “With this launch, Julius Berger strengthens its role in bridging Nigeria’s technical skills gap and advancing the country’s vocational sector,” Lubasch added.