H&Y Furniture Manufacturers Limited, a leading mass production furniture company in Lagos, Nigeria, announces their collaboration with the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) to enhance youth capacity in modern furniture manufacturing.
The collaboration was officially announced during a courtesy visit and facility tour of H&Y Furniture Manufacturers’ state-of-the-art semi-automated factory in Ibeshe, Ikorodu, Lagos, led by the Executive Secretary of LASTVEB and other top officials of the board. Mrs. Feyisola Abiru, Managing Director of H&Y Furniture Manufacturers, emphasized the need for standardized vocational skills training to equip young Nigerians for success in the industry.
For Nigeria to achieve its full potential, vocational skills training must be prioritized. Through H&Y Woodcraft EPIIC Academy, we provide hands-on training that empowers young talents with the expertise needed to thrive in the furniture manufacturing industry.
– Mrs. Feyisola Abiru, Managing Director of H&Y Furniture
Mrs. Azeez, Executive Secretary of LASTVEB, commended the firm’s commitment to national socio-economic development through skill acquisition and capacity-building programs. She also affirmed LASTVEB’s readiness to “collaborate with H&Y Woodcraft Academy through its network of technical colleges to further strengthen Nigeria’s skilled workforce in the furniture industry.”
According to the firm, the partnership represents a significant step towards advancing technical education, improving youth employability, and positioning Nigeria’s furniture manufacturing industry for global competitiveness.
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