Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by OEPHIUS(m): 7:21pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
Free water technology training: South East participants thank Fordmarx Ltd., Enugu govt … Recount benefits
The two-week free training programme for graduate Engineers and Technologists from the South East geo-political zone on sustainable water technology and renewable energy resources by Fordmarx Nigeria Limited and its foreign partner, Lorentz Germany, in collaboration with Enugu State Government, ended yesterday with expression of gratitude and accomplishment from the participants.
The free training tagged: “Train the Trainer/Capacity Building Programme on Sustainable Water Technology” was flagged off by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on November 23, 2021 at The Base Event Centre, Enugu.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Water Resources, Anthony Dubem Onyia (Jnr.), Gov. Ugwuanyi explained that the programme was intended to build capacity for sustainable water technology especially in the area of borehole drilling, water treatment and plant management, renewable energy, irrigation and fire fighting.
The governor urged the participants to pay attention and utilize the ample opportunity to learn more about their areas of interest, and commended Fordmarx Nigeria Limited for the programme which he said was the first of its kind in Enugu State.
Speaking at the end of the two-week programme, the Managing Director of Fordmarx Nigeria Limited, Dr. Clifford Nnaji, explained that the training was initiated to expose the participants to the modern ways of doing things in terms of installation, maintenance and designing of solar power system, renewable energy, water supply, water treatment and plant and fire fighting.
Dr. Nnaji said that the event was successful and impactful, pointing out that the participants were happy and satisfied with the training they received.
“They will go back to their various communities and train others, transfer that knowledge they have acquired here to other people to make sure that potable water is available for everybody in their communities, South East and Nigeria in general”.
The Fordmarx MD, who disclosed that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration has been supportive, added that “the state government has been doing a wonderful job to ensure that we build capacity for leaders of tomorrow”.
Reacting at the end of the programme, a cross section of the participants described the event as the first of its kind in Enugu State in particular and the South East in general and thanked Fordmarx Nigeria Limited and Enugu State Government immensely for the initiative, which they said was innovative, engaging and impactful.
One of the participants, Emmanuel Okona, disclosed that the programme taught them how to harness water as well as how to drill and treat water using modern technology without altering the environment “with regards to the carbon and decarbonization agenda of the world”.
According to him “This training has opened our eyes to make us understand to a larger extent that water is not just water; that water that is not potable is not safe for any domestic activity.
“We have learnt that water is not just used for domestic activities; water is used for industrial, commercial and very wide-range of activities in the society. So you can say that water is a very important aspect of human living.
“We sincerely thank and commend Fordmarx Nigeria Limited for collaborating with Enugu State Government to give us this programme as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of giving back to the society.
“It is a very good initiative for Enugu State Government to partner a big company like Fordmarx to train us. I mean what a better way to give back to the society than to train the youth, young engineers who will take over the industry tomorrow?"
The participant who noted that the Enugu State government has been proactive in addressing the issue of potable water for the citizens to enjoy sufficient supply, said: “We know about a lot of programmes they have been doing in the villages. Even in my own village, Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area there is a EN-RUWASSA project there and a lot of other villages.
“Also in the course of the training, we were taken to some of the facilities the Enugu State Government contracted Fordmarx to develop for them such as the 9th Mile Borehole Crash Programme which involves the total rehabilitation and conversion of so many industrial boreholes to solar power to ensure sufficient and sustainable water supply to Enugu residents.
“There at the site, you will see the wondrous work the state government is doing to tackle the water problem that we are facing in the city for so many decades.
“So, on behalf of other participants, I must commend Enugu State Government and the company (Fordmarx) because it is a very big plus for us the participants to come close and learn a lot about water techniques”.
Also speaking, the representative of Network of Civil Society Organizations, Okechukwu Umeh, maintained that the training was “one of the most impactful programmes that I have seen organized that tend to address the global core challenge of climate crisis”.
Umeh added that “the programme has come to also address the issue of job creation”, stating that “we have observed a lot of empowerment programmes held by Enugu State Government”.
Another participant, Osita Ogwacha from Imo State equally appreciated Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his efforts in tackling the challenge of unemployment in the state through various innovative training and empowerment programmes.
He described the training organized by Fordmarx Nigeria Limited as a veritable opportunity for participants who are graduates in engineering fields to come together, learn and try to proffer solutions to water problems in the country.
In her reaction, Juliet Udakwu, a beneficiary, revealed that the training has spurred her to develop interest in renewable energy.
According to her, “Before now, I didn’t have any intention of going into renewable energy resources but after this training programme, I discovered that there are a lot of things I can do concerning these renewable energy resources.
“I have learnt a lot through this training and I am grateful to Fordmarx Nigeria Limited for orgainsing this programme. I must applaud the Enugu State government because this is a wonderful project. As the theme of the programme reads: “Train the Trainer”, after here we will go out there to train others; what we have learnt here, we will educate others and correct the mistakes they make during drilling and other related activities”.
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Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by OEPHIUS(m): 7:26pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
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Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Nobody: 7:30pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
Water Technology , seminar on water yet Enugu no get water..
Organising seminar on water yet una no get water.
Ara na Apu unu there. 5 Likes |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Emergingnation(m): 7:49pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
MelesZenawi: [s]Water Technology , seminar on water yet Enugu no get water..
Organising seminar on water yet una no get water.
Ara na Apu unu there.[/s] Na una desert region where water come dey abi !. 11 Likes |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by ILoveDemMANNA: 8:34pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
WATER IS LIFE. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by ILoveDemMANNA: 8:34pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
MelesZenawi:
Ara na Apu unu there. Emergingnation: So una desert region where water come dey.. Under one second una don turn water matter to fight? Dem take fight fight do something for una for dis forum? People dey o. After all Baba 70 talk say, WATER NO GET ENEMY. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Skillsnigeria: 8:35pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
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Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by YoungRay007: 8:37pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
Chai, a Whole Enugu State no water. People buy bag of pure water to bath 1 Like |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by ForeThinker: 8:40pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
Oyaana |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by revived: 8:51pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
E be many things
But I no understand
Is it that the state is dry of water or drilling a good borehole is expensive??
E go be sha |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by HIGHESTPOPORI(m): 8:52pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
I just scrolled down to see the usual Enugu state is in the hands of God 1 Like |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by melodyogonna(m): 8:57pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
If they can't get jobs to put the training into practical use then it's useless. Would probably be forgotten in 6 months, except for tiny fragments 2 Likes |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by preacherz: 9:01pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
Ok |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by ZombiePUNISHER: 9:04pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
propaganda government of Enugu State
EFCc should please raid the state
looting upon looting |
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Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Nobody: 9:40pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
Emergingnation: Na una desert region where water come dey abi !. Alaigbo don't have drinking water? Let tinubu donate water to them like how he dash them allocation |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Crossalpha: 10:37pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
This is commendable, participants will sure learn one or two things. 1 Like |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by MoneyMustBMade(m): 11:28pm On Dec 04, 2021 |
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Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Justinlean02(m): 12:12am On Dec 05, 2021 |
Emergingnation: Na una desert region where water come dey abi !. where is the lie, Enugu no get water na. City where well water is commonly used within the city ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Poleski: 5:30am On Dec 05, 2021 |
MelesZenawi: Water Technology , seminar on water yet Enugu no get water..
Organising seminar on water yet una no get water.
Ara na Apu unu there. What?! That's a really post! |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Landlord97: 7:17am On Dec 05, 2021 |
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Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by peacebirdone: 7:55am On Dec 05, 2021 |
Imagine ipob organizing this ![shocked](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/shocked.gif) sweet |
Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by Sheriman(m): 7:59am On Dec 05, 2021 |
melodyogonna: If they can't get jobs to put the training into practical use then it's useless. Would probably be forgotten in 6 months, except for tiny fragments Don't mind Nigeria government, after 6 months of this program you wouldn't hear anything again. |
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Re: Water Technology Trainning: Participants From SE Thank Organisers, Enugu State by MIKOLOWISKA: 6:20pm On Dec 05, 2021 |
MelesZenawi: Water Technology , seminar on water yet Enugu no get water..
Organising seminar on water yet una no get water.
Ara na Apu unu there. what is the use of talking about water where you already have it? |