76 Students Sponsored To Study In China Return To Develop Transport Sector

76 students sponsored by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation CCECC to study in Chinese universities have returned to the country after graduation to contribute to the development of the transport sector.
They were received by the Federal Government at an event to honour them recently in Abuja.

At the event, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima said the gesture would close the infrastructure gap in the country.
The Vice President represented by his deputy Chief of staff Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia said the effort was also part of president Tinubu’s desire to build human capital to fast track.

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The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali said the gesture would ensure indigenous participation in the development and operation of railway industry and infrastructural growth of the country.

‘’The transportation sector as an enabler of economic growth and gateway to the nation’s economy is undergoing a reform that will accommodate your contributions as experts in different fields of transport, management, logistics and administration.

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The Managing Director of CCECC Nigeria, Mr David Wang said the gesture was part of its corporate social responsibility through capacity building and transferring technical know-how to young Nigerians.

He said CCECC upholds its pledge to stride with Nigeria to ensure technological advancement.

One of the graduates, Alhaji Mamman Mustapha who spoke on behalf of others, expressed appreciation for the scholarship to study in China and contribute to the development of the country’s transportation sector.