Aeriel view of LADOL Free Zone

Field Ready and LADOL Upskilling Academy are set to build a flexible workforce readily fit for industry demand especially in construction sector.

To achieve this, the companies have concluded plans to host the Field Ready Nigeria Alliance virtual meeting tagged: “Building a workforce that thrives”.

Director of Field Ready Nigeria, Elefedo Idachaba, said: “Ahead of the first Field Ready programme to launch at Yaba Tech later this year, we are delighted to be hosting this important meeting for Nigeria, focused on building a workforce that is fit for industry despite the past year’s uncertainties, by bringing leading government and industry representatives together.”

Meanwhile, Executive Director, Business Development unit of LADOL, Jide Jadesimi, said: “Nigerian industry has enormous growth potential. The construction sector is expected to grow by more than nine per cent per year from 2022-2031, almost tripling in value from $3.3 billion to over $9 billion. But a lack of skilled workers – from carpenters and painters to electricians; is limiting the industry’s potential.

“Improperly trained workers slow down projects, increase risks and costs. Today, Nigeria imports workers to take on jobs that Nigerians will be doing tomorrow: with the right training and skills.”

The meeting will incorporate a panel discussion with the focus “Building a flexible workforce that thrives despite uncertainty”. This discussion will include perspectives from companies representing some of the major industrial players and education institutions in Nigeria. The session will be facilitated by Field Ready’s founder, Phil Andrews, who will seek perspectives on building a quality entry level workforce and the role of industry in supporting young women and men to secure decent work in the labour market.

Keynote addresses on behalf of the Government of Nigeria will include Secretary to the Government of the Federation; Boss Mustapha, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB); Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, and Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Public Affairs (OVP), Nigerian Presidency Ajuri Ngelale,

The panel includes: Wale Adediran, HR Director, Flour Mills Nigeria FMN and President and Chairman of Governing Council, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria CIPM; Jide Jadesimi, Executive Director, LADOL; Obafemi Omokungbe, Rector, Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech); Peju Adebajo, Industry Expert; Olumide Adediji, Human Resources Manager, FanMilk/Danone Nigeria

The meeting will be hosted on Zoom from 10:00-12:00 on Wednesday 2nd June 2021. 

About Field Ready

Field Ready operates an Alliance of companies and government collectively to bridge the gap between young Nigerians leaving education and starting employment. The Field Ready employability programme prepares women and men with the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to thrive in decent jobs with great companies, the first Pilot programme will run at Yaba College of Technology in 2021. 

About LADOL

The LADOL Group has been in business for over 15 years as the first indigenous African world class integrated shore base, operating in the West African sub-region. USD500 million has been invested into the LADOL Free Zone, transforming it into the only fully integrated Logistics Base and the Mega fabrication yard in West Africa.  We are well respected in the petroleum industry for excellent logistics and service delivery. Our clients include international oil companies such as TOTAL, Shell, Chevron, Equinor, Nigerian oil companies, as well as offshore contractors including Technip FMC and Schlumberger.