Sixty-FOUR students have completed a skills training in industrial pattern-making and sewing machine technology at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) Human Capital Development Training Centre (HCDC) in Lagos.
The training was facilitated by Style House Files, the NEPC and the Vlisco Nigeria to promote the garment manufacturing industry and create jobs.
It was also to upgrade the technical skills, improve quality and productivity as well as efficiency level in the industry. This is in the hope of boosting non-oil exports.
The 64 students were the second set to undergo the eight weeks intensive training session which exposed them to industrial pattern making, sewing machine technology and related matters.
According to a statement by the organisers of the programme, 16 students were trained in industrial pattern making, while 48 were trained in sewing technology.
The programme acheived a higher success rate in comparison to previous editions, with five per cent dropout rate and 98 per cent daily attendance.
The students proceeded into the industrial training phase where they produced a ready-to-wear-collection.
Vlisco Nigeria Country Manager, Mr. Adebisi Yeye-Adekunle, said: “Vlisco is committed to facilitating solutions that empower creative people with skills and revenue generating opportunities within the textile and garment sector of the economy, an industry we believe will be very crucial in Nigeria’s future economic landscape.”
He said the top five students – Grace Ogwu, Simon Nneamaka, Bolaji Busari, Bukola Kumolu and Anu Akinrinwa – will be presented with eight sewing machines while the best student will also get a cash prize from Vlisco.