Staff Training Key to Achieving Our Target, NISO Board Chairman Says
Oru Leonard
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, has described staff training and development as essential to achieving the organisation’s target, stressing the need to equip employees with the skills and knowledge required to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity system.
Addressing staff undergoing training at NISO headquarters in Abuja, Akin-Olugbade reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to creating an enabling work environment and urged employees to approach him directly with any concerns.
The MD/CEO, Engr. Abdu Bello Mohammed, disclosed that the ongoing programme was the sixth batch of System Operators training, noting that NISO’s capacity-building initiatives cover all categories of staff to boost morale and improve professional competence.
Meanwhile, lead facilitator, Mr. Rotimi Amos of Szotyola Energy, commended the Board and Management for promoting knowledge transfer, calling for its sustenance.
Nigerian Boxer Shines at African Boxing Elite Championships
A Nigerian female boxer has recorded a notable victory at the inaugural African Boxing Elite Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, delivering an impressive performance for the country on the continental stage.
The achievement highlights Nigeria’s growing strength in women’s boxing and underscores ongoing efforts to develop elite female athletes capable of competing at the highest level.
The championship brought together leading boxers from across Africa, providing competitors with valuable international experience and an opportunity to test their skills against some of the continent’s finest athletes.
Nigeria’s participation also reflects the National Sports Commission’s efforts to strengthen the country’s presence in African and international boxing competitions.
The victory is expected to inspire more young Nigerian women to take up boxing and contribute to the continued growth and development of the sport in the country.
