Title: The NARDEP programme: A new hope for Nigerian artisans
Introduction
Nigeria recently set itself an ambitious goal: to become a world leader in the field of service exports by highlighting local artisanal skills. The National Artisan Registration and Development Program (NARDEP) was announced by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, during the closing of NATEP 2023 in Abuja on Thursday, November 30, 2023. This program plans to train artisans in essential technical skills and certify them according to international standards.
NARDEP: Cutting-edge training for artisans
The main objective of NARDEP is to equip artisans with technical and professional skills, while ensuring their certification in accordance with global best practices. He will play a crucial role in establishing a national talent development program. Thanks to this quality training, artisans will not only be able to improve their skills, but also work on concrete projects in partnership with industry players. This approach will help promote their employment and stimulate the services export sector in Nigeria.
The advantages of NARDEP for artisans
The NARDEP program offers many benefits for artisans. It will allow them to acquire cutting-edge professional training, obtain internationally recognized certification, and benefit from practical internships with industry partners. This real-world experience will allow them to practice their new skills and strengthen their knowledge. Furthermore, NARDEP will play a vital role in improving the image and recognition of artisans in Nigeria, showcasing their expertise and contribution to the national economy.
NARDEP and the NATEP program
NARDEP is also closely linked to the National Talent Export Program (NATEP), which aims to generate one million services export jobs over the next five years. Thanks to quality training provided by NARDEP, artisans will be able to actively contribute to achieving this objective. By strengthening the skills of artisans, Nigeria will be able to increase its service exports in various sectors such as handicrafts, architecture, fashion and many more.
Conclusion
The NARDEP program represents a real opportunity for Nigerian artisans. By providing them with quality training and job prospects in the services export sector, this program will help stimulate the economy and upgrade the country’s artisanal skills.. Thanks to this initiative, Nigeria is positioning itself to become a major player on the international scene and to make Nigerian artisans a global reference in their respective fields.