EKSG Partners China To Enhance Technology Training And Development.

EKSG Partners China To Enhance Technology Training And Development.

The Ekiti State Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Digital Economy (MISDE) on the 28th of March, 2024,  held a meeting with the Centre for China-Africa Discourse Studies (CECADS) to explore collaborative efforts in enhancing technology training and development in Ekiti State.

The Honourable Commissioner for MISDE, Hon. Seun Fakuade, who led the meeting at Governor's office, Ado Ekiti, highlighted the Ministry's commitment to fostering innovation and digital transformation in the State.
Fakuade said that partnership with CECADS aims to establish a state-of-the-art technology training hub to equip indigenes with diverse skill sets, ultimately speaking to the goal of establishing Ekiti as a rising secondary innovation ecosystem.

He emphasized that government is thrilled to collaborate with CECADS on this transformative project that aligns perfectly with the ongoing knowledge economy development initiative of the Knowledge Zone, adding that, this partnership will present a unique opportunity to accelerate technology training and development in the State, positioning Ekiti as a hub of innovation and progress.

Fakuade disclosed that, CECADS and its partners will provide all the necessary funds for the construction of the technology training centre, as well as, offering support in knowledge-sharing trips to China and first-level training for officials of the Ministry. “The Government is open, ready and willing to support investors and collaborators in transforming its knowledge capital into wealth creation and shared prosperity through innovative approaches”, Fakuade said.

He added that, the partnership will also work on facilitating the establishment of a technology station for assembly plant operations in collaboration with a leading Chinese university.
The Honourable Commissioner emphasized the State's readiness to support and actively participate in the project, and assured her commitment at ensuring the success of the partnership and the sustainable development of the technology training centre.
He said that the present government will continue to prioritize innovation and digital economy advancement, partnerships like CECADS in driving progress and empowering communities through technology training and development.

The CECAD's delegation was led by Ms. Queen Modestus alongside other colleagues including, Jiang Hongsheng, Fang Bo, Fang Fuping, and Quying Fang.
Ms. Modestus promised an accelerated process towards achieving this objective and also extended a State visitation to China.

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