In a bid to groom the next generation of hospitality professionals in Nigeria and to expand opportunities for them in the industry, Continental Hotel and DGIC International Business Services Limited have entered into a strategic partnership.
The partnership will, among other things, support youth development through practical hospitality training, reinforcing a shared commitment to building skills, creating opportunities and strengthening Nigeria’s future workforce.
It will also provide selected young Nigerians with structured workplace exposure in a leading five-star hotel environment, combining classroom knowledge with practical experience under the guidance of experienced hospitality professionals.
The initiative reflects the growing importance of public-private collaboration in advancing capacity building and aligns with Nigeria’s national drive to equip young people with relevant skills for employment, entrepreneurship and long-term economic growth.
According to Adedotun Adeoye, Head, Competence Centre, Skills Development, DGIC International Business Services Limited, a service unit of Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria, the partnership is being implemented under the African Skills for Germany (AS4G) programme, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).
