Uchechukwu Nnaike
Coscharis Group, in collaboration with some international partners, has launched the Coscharis Technology Academy to train people in all areas of information technology.
Speaking during the unveiling of the academy in Lagos recently, the Chairman of Coscharis Group, Mr. Cosmas Maduka, said at inception, it was clear to the company that it ought to build an institution that will be timeless in its relevance, which would plough back resources to society.
He said the company had started a training centre in its automobile business, in partnership with the Lagos State government, where high school students are awarded diplomas in technical skills, and it has become a resource pool for the company because a number of times it takes up to 30 persons from there.
He added that the company always believes in its capacity to make individuals believe in themselves to excel.
Coscharis Technologies Managing Director, Mr. Sunday Mukoro, said the organisation partners with an Indian firm for technology training and NCC Education, UK, which offers various certifications.
He said the academy, which will take off in November, will cater to people of all levels of education and will offer ICT certifications and award degrees like BSc in all courses because it is affiliated with about 45 universities via NCC Education.
He said the company hopes to close the knowledge gap in technology training to transform the country through technology positively.
According to him, given the advances in technology worldwide, Nigeria must embrace technology to improve the economy, as the focus on oil keeps diminishing.
Coscharis Deputy Group Managing Director, Mr. Fred Amobi, said the company hopes to reduce the unemployment rate in the country by equipping youths with the requisite skills that will enable them to fill secure jobs and function optimally.
While urging people to take advantage of the opportunity to improve their capabilities in information technology, he expressed hope of replicating the academy in other states and countries where the company operates.
