Lagos Continental Hotel Partners DGIC to Expand Opportunities for Nigeria’s Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals
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At a glance
- Lagos Continental Hotel has partnered with DGIC International Business Services Limited to offer hospitality training to young Nigerians.
- The program, part of the African Skills for Germany initiative, will provide practical training in Nigeria before participants move to Germany for a three-year vocational program.
- This collaboration aims to build skills, create opportunities, and strengthen Nigeria's future workforce in the hospitality sector.
Lagos Continental Hotel is joining forces with DGIC International Business Services Limited in a strategic partnership designed to cultivate Nigeria's next generation of hospitality professionals. This collaboration focuses on providing practical training and creating valuable opportunities for young Nigerians within the dynamic hospitality industry.
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).
The initiative is structured under the African Skills for Germany (AS4G) program, which receives funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Selected Nigerian youths will first gain hands-on experience at the five-star Lagos Continental Hotel. Following this exposure, they will transition to Germany to commence a comprehensive three-year vocational training program in the hospitality sector.
At Lagos Continental Hotel, we believe our people are the foundation of excellence and long-term growth. Our partnership with DGIC reflects our commitment to developing future hospitality professionals through practical learning, skills development, and real workplace experience
This partnership underscores a shared commitment to capacity building and aligns with Nigeria's national objectives for youth development. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application under the mentorship of seasoned professionals, the program aims to equip participants with the essential skills needed for employment and entrepreneurship. It seeks to strengthen Nigeria's future workforce and contribute to the nation's socio-economic progress through targeted investment in its people.
At Lagos Continental Hotel, we view human capital as the most strategic driver of organisational excellence and national competitiveness
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