In a significant move to boost Technical and Vocational Education in Osun State, IHS Towers of Strength, a leading global provider of shared communications infrastructure, has pledged its support to the state government.

This support, announced by IHS Nigeria CEO and Co-Founder, Mohamad Darwish, during a courtesy visit paid to the IHS Nigeria corporate headquarters in Lagos by Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Technical and Vocational Education, Hon. Dapo Ademola-Adesina will focus on key areas such as capacity building, digitalization and connectivity, e-learning facilities, and teaching resources.

The support, according to the Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer Mr Dapo Otunla aims to enhance the state’s technical and vocational education and will empower the youth with skills and knowledge to excel in today’s job market.

While speaking, Hon. Dapo commended the IHS management team for their corporate governance culture and their impacts in Osun state, adding that the partnership with Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration would go a long way in ensuring that the youths and artisans acquire the necessary skills needed to compete favourably in an increasingly competitive job market.

“According to the World Bank, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems in many low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria face significant challenges in meeting the demands of the labor market.

“IHS Towers’ support will undoubtedly contribute immensely to the effort Governor Ademola Adeleke is making in addressing these challenges in Osun State. “Your company’s expertise in facilitating mobile communications will be particularly valuable in enhancing e-learning, digitalization, innovation and connectivity across the 9 technical colleges which would evidentially change the mindset of both teachers and students , he said.