Yenagoa – The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa, Chief John Jonah, has implored artisans to steer clear of cutting corners, especially in the building and construction industry, so as to build an enviable Nigeria.
Jonah made the call when the Builders and Construction Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN), visited him in Yenagoa on Monday.
Jonah, who said the association was important to nation building, added that improving skills among its members would go a long way in empowering Nigerians.
“There are serious tasks ahead for the association. I know that it is a technical industry with skilled and unskilled artisans. So, improving skills in the association is a good starting point.
“The skills will make your jobs more attractive to the young ones. I implore you to steer clear of cutting corners, imbibe the spirit of team work so that we will build an enviable Nigeria together’’, he said.
Jonah commended the artisans for their contributions to skills acquisition for the sustainable development of the country.
Mr Fasasi Mohammed, the National President of the association, reiterated their readiness to contribute meaningfully to nation building.
Mohammed, represented by National Secretary of the association, Mr Abdulakeem Ibrahim, said their visit was to bring all its members together preparatory to inaugurating its officials at local, state and national levels.
“We are here in Bayelsa to sensitise all our members to our activities at the national level in preparation to keying into the federal government’s plans and policies at creating job opportunities for Nigerians.
“Our skilled and unskilled artisans are the driving tools to achieve this noble government’s objective of building the nation.
“We have done well in empowerment and we believe that the association can be useful not only to Bayelsa government but the country at large.
“Artisans want strong collaboration with the government to move the nation forward’’, he said.
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Chairman of the association in Bayels, Mr John Commander, said they were poised to make the association useful to government.
“There are lots of professions to venture into, like building contracts, mechanic, farming, gardening, tailoring, trading, barbing, among others.
“We want a situation where crime will be totally eradicated in the streets of Bayelsa. So, I am calling on our people to embrace this opportunity and register with the association. (NAN)