The Lekki Deep Sea Port has partnered with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria to strengthen human capital development through an international training programme in China.
The management of Lekki Port disclosed this in a statement disclosed that the initiative was designed to enhance technical capacity, improve operational efficiency and expose staff to global best practices in port management.
According to the management, selected members of staff participated in the training programme in China, where they were exposed to advanced port infrastructure and modern logistics systems.
It added that the training also focused on innovation-driven processes and the integration of technology in port operations.
The port management said a knowledge-sharing session was held on April 10 to enable participants to share their experiences and lessons from the programme.
It noted that the session provided an opportunity for knowledge transfer and institutional learning within the organisation.
Speaking at the session, the Managing Director of Lekki Port, Mr Wang Qiang, commended the Chinese Consulate for supporting the initiative.
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Qiang said the training had significantly enhanced the exposure and capacity of the port’s workforce.
“At Lekki Port, collaboration is at the core of our business model, and we will continue to promote initiatives that strengthen our operations and global outlook,” he said.
Also speaking, the Consul General of China in Nigeria, Ms Yan Yuqing, said the programme underscored China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Nigeria.
Yuqing said the initiative was aimed at promoting knowledge exchange, cultural understanding and institutional partnership.
She described the participants as ambassadors of China-Nigeria relations, adding that they were expected to apply the knowledge gained to support development in their organisations.
A participant, Mr Matthew Oloyede, said the programme provided valuable exposure to global best practices in port operations.
Oloyede added that the knowledge acquired would be applied to improve efficiency, strengthen teamwork and enhance service delivery at the port.
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