NEM Insurance has promised to support Yaba College of Technology in the area of internships for students and specialised courses on risk management and insurance.
This was one of the outcomes of the courtesy visit by the rector of Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, to NEM Insurance Plc, at the company’s Lagos headquarters, recently.
The visit signified both institutions’ dedication to developing and expanding corporate and educational synergies by discussing cooperative projects that will close the gap between academic institutions and the business sector.
Speaking on the occasion, the Managing Director of NEM Insurance Plc, Mr. Andrew Ikekhua, expressed his appreciation for the rector’s visit and emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting educational growth in Nigeria.
He said, “At NEM Insurance, we understand how important education is in determining our country’s future. We’re dedicated to supporting programmes that get students ready for the ever-changing needs of the workforce.”
Dr. Abdul, in his speech, averred that Yabatech was focused on educating and graduating students that will be in demand and conform to the contemporary workplace. He praised NEM for its ongoing support for the institution and its contribution to the growth of the Nigerian insurance sector.
“Yabatech is committed to producing graduates who are both academically sound and prepared for the workforce. Working together with companies like NEM Insurance is crucial to accomplishing this objective,” Abdul said.
During the visit, both parties agreed to explore specific projects and initiatives in the coming months. These include the introduction of internship opportunities for Yabatech students at NEM Insurance.
The potential development of specialised courses in risk management and insurance. The creation of customised training programmes to give students real-world experience in the insurance and financial services industries and capacity building.
Chairman of NEM Insurance Plc, Mr. Tope Smart, pledged the company’s backing for the college’s suggested projects and other areas of cooperation that have been decided upon for execution as a guaranteed guarantee.
“Your requests are guaranteed, and working together, we can accomplish significant milestones for Yabatech and NEM,” Smart said.