5/ C-STEMP CEO Seth Ogungbemi notes that this initiative solves a critical challenge: the shortage of skilled local manpower. With the FAST Project, Nigeria now has a growing pool of certified, site-ready experts.
#CertifiedProfessionalReady#BuildingNigeria
4/ This isn't just theory. Trainees received monthly stipends, professional starter toolkits, and an internationally recognized certificate. Trainee Eucharia Onah says: "Now I can confidently carry out plastering and block work!" πͺβοΈ
3/ Itβs all about the numbers! Out of 572 total pilot phase artisans trained across Katsina & Abuja so far, over 500 have ALREADY secured active employment through industry partnerships. Next stop? A target of 2,000 nationwide by year-end! π
2/ Supported by @FHFL_Nigeria & the African Development Bank (AfDB), trained by C-STEMP, the initiative graduated 72 Abuja artisans who have all secured immediate deployment with the Renewed Hope City housing project! ποΈπ³π¬
5/ @FHFL_Nigeria ED Finance, Mal. Abdullahi Musa: "Our mission goes beyond financing houses; we are investing in people."
The FAST Project powered by FHFL & AfDB is changing the narrative of construction in Nigeria.
500 Graduates. 500 Immediate Jobs. 1 Massive Win for Katsina! π
On Wednesday, the #FASTProject graduation took a historic turn as all 500 newly certified artisans were hired on the spot by Cosmos Residential City Ltd for a β¦155bn housing project! π§΅π
4/ Excellence Rewarded! π° Fmr Minister Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa announced a β¦5M scholarship. 24 Top male & female graduates in each trade got β¦150k-250k to start their own companies. "Donβt just work, build a business."
3/ Gov @DikkoRadda celebrated the milestone, noting that these 500 youth are now the engine room of the stateβs economy. Heβs already calling on contractors for new state estates to utilize this fresh pool of local talent. π³π¬ποΈ
2/ "Preparation meets opportunity!" Cosmos MD Mal. Murtala Sani Ibrahim pledged to engage every single graduate for the 3,650 housing schemes. Documentation starts Monday! #Katsina#Jobs
What to expect here: π‘ Technical Masterclasses π Artisan of the Month transformed Training Journeys π Project Milestones
Follow us as we document the journey of Nigeriaβs newest master artisans. We aren't just building houses... we're building hope. π β¨
#YouthEmpowerment #
Building Nigeriaβs Future, One Skill at a Time! π§±π³π¬
Weβre thrilled to launch the digital hub for the FHFL Artisan Skills Acquisition Training (FAST) project. In partnership with @AfDB_Group, we are empowering 2,000 youth with world-class artisanal skills.
#FASTProject # FHFL
FAST is more than just learning a trade; itβs about professionalizing the housing value chain. π οΈ
From masonry to electrical work, weβre turning talented youth into certified industry leaders and closing the skills gap in Nigeriaβs construction sector. ποΈπ·πΎββοΈ