ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The House of Representatives is engaging the Irish Foreign Mission in the country on scholarships for Nigerian students, especially those interested in technical and vocational education.
The chairman, Nigeria/ Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group, Professor Paul Nnamchi, stated this in an interview with journalists, in Abuja, after a meeting with the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria.
Nnamchi said the parliamentary friendship is working assiduously towards technology transfer from Ireland to Nigeria, as well as securing humanitarian support from the latter to distressed communities in different parts of the country.
He said “we discussed about agriculture. We are interested in skills transfer. In Nigeria, it is no longer a chase for certificates, but a chase for skills. In Ireland, Dell have their offices in Ireland, Microsoft have their offices in Ireland. So, they have technical know-how.
“We believe that our youths can also leverage on the technology there. That is why we engaging the Irish mission for scholarships for young persons, especially those with interest in technical education. ‘
According to him, officials of one of the top technical university in Ireland will be in the country soon, as part of the discussion with the country on technology transfer.
Nnamchi, who stated that the Parliamentary Group, is committed to strengthening diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Ireland, said the House is also exploring other areas of collaboration between the two country.
