02 February 2016, Lagos – In furtherance of its commitment to consistently improve technical skills amongst auto mechanics, Oando Marketing Plc, leading petroleum Distribution Company in sub-Saharan Africa, recently graduated its second stream of 200 mechanics from its Oleum Academy, in continuation of its training programme aimed at harnessing the potentials of auto-mechanics in Nigeria.
The granduants, who cut across diverse backgrounds, were awarded the Oleum Academy certificates accredited by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
This programme, designed to support the diversification of the economy which is vital to the development of any nation, breeding self-reliance and entrepreneurship amongst technically-oriented individuals, is in its second year, after having successfully graduated 100 auto-mechanics in its first stream.
The participants, who undergo a highly rigorous selection process are admitted into the 3-month training programme and are exposed to a well-designed training curriculum developed in partnership with Automedics as facilitators; a well-renowned automobile company with a mechatronics training arm.
Mechatronics training
The syllabus combines classroom and onsite training methods, with special emphasis on auto diagnosis and repair, usage of modern diagnostic tools, mechatronics, and advanced training in automotive electrical systems, lubrication knowledge and application.
The initiative is part of the company’s Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) to bridge the skills gap in the nation, focusing on the automotive industry whilst improving their social status and relevance in their communities through training and skills upgrade. This programme also equips them with internationally-recognised technical and life skills for their benefit and that of the nation as well. As the automobile industry constantly advances, and the demand for efficiency, expertise and customer experience increases, there is a need for mechanics to upgrade their skills and keep abreast of industry trends and the ever-changing consumer market space.
To empower them through a constructive and rewarding engagement with the lubricants consumer market and the Oleum brand, a Mechanic Oleum Reseller Enterprise (M.O.R.E) initiative was also inaugurated; designed to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of the mechanics, and deepen product usage and breed proximity with users.
One of the beneficiaries, Opeyemi Bello thanked Oando Marketing PLC for the opportunity to be able to improve his skills and expand his technical knowledge. He said “this has opened my eyes to a lot of things, now I can work on different cars and models and give the right solutions to my customers.
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