NEMSA Staff Undergo Training To Boost Productivity

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Foundation, a German-based Human Capacity Development Firm, has organised intensive capacity-building training for members of staff of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) on Capacity building, leadership and business development skills. 

The training sessions took place in Abuja, last week in collaboration with the Budget and Planning unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning.

Ama Umoren, NEMSA’s Spokesperson, in a statement, said the members of staff were trained on leadership and business development skills.

"The training programme covered such areas as strategic business planning and implementation, effective business communication, business continuity management.

"Changed management and succession planning, basic project management and tools and effective regulatory supervision and quality control, ”she said.

Lucas Laible, the Deputy Resident Representative of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Nigeria, said that the foundation has more than 100 offices worldwide with 20 in sub-Saharan Africa.

He described NEMSA as a key stakeholder in the power sector which would ensure a better future for Nigeria.

According to him, having electricity for all, NEMSA would help create opportunities for the whole country, on small and large scales, from the individual to the small business owner to big businesses.

“In meeting its mandate, NEMSA plays a critical role in enforcing higher standards in Nigeria’s power sector.

”Not only for the Nigerian energy security and provision but also to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal No.7, on affordable and clean energy for everyone,” he said.