Project Overview

A specialized automotive skills development initiative sponsored by Hon. Anamero Dekeri to equip youths and automotive technicians with practical, industry-relevant skills in the maintenance and servicing of heavy-duty vehicles, including agricultural tractors.

The programme is designed to strengthen technical capacity, promote self-reliance, and create opportunities for participants to build sustainable careers and businesses within the automotive and heavy-equipment sector.

Project Details

Project: Specialized Automotive Skills Development Training

Sponsor: Hon. Anamero Dekeri, MHR, Etsako Federal Constituency

Target Beneficiaries:

• Youths
• Automotive technicians
• Aspiring heavy-duty vehicle technicians

Training Focus:

• Heavy-duty vehicle technology
• Automotive diagnostics and maintenance
• Servicing and repair of heavy-duty vehicles
• Agricultural tractor maintenance and servicing
• Specialized technical skills development

Venue: NABTEC Headquarters, Benin City

Date: Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM daily

Objectives

• Develop specialized technical skills among youths and technicians.
• Increase access to market-relevant vocational training.
• Promote employment and entrepreneurship in the automotive sector.
• Build local expertise in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance.
• Equip participants with skills relevant to agricultural mechanization.

Expected Impact

The programme is expected to create a stronger pool of skilled automotive technicians capable of servicing heavy-duty vehicles and agricultural machinery. By providing specialized technical training, the initiative supports youth economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, and the development of skilled manpower for key sectors of the economy.

The training further demonstrates Hon. Anamero Dekeri’s commitment to practical empowerment initiatives that equip constituents with skills capable of generating sustainable income and contributing to wider economic development.