NIGERIA -The Continental Hotels Group has launched its maiden Continental Hotels Training Academy to address the skilled manpower shortage in Nigeria’s hospitality sector.
According to a statement signed by the hotel’s Cluster Director, Niyi Agoro, the unveiling ceremony occurred at the University of Lagos, attracting hundreds of students, university authorities, and former Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed.
The Chairman of Continental Hotel Group, Ramesh Kansagra, spearheaded the project, emphasizing its goal of addressing the skill gap in Nigeria’s hospitality industry.
Agoro further stated that the Continental Hotel Training Academy aims to bridge the skill gap by addressing the shortage of skilled professionals in Nigeria’s hospitality sector.
He also stated that It offers comprehensive training and skill acquisition platforms in hospitality management to produce a competent workforce that meets industry demands.
He further noted that “the academy provides fully funded training opportunities for Nigerian students through its CSR platforms.”
“The company is collaborating with higher institutions to enhance their curriculum by integrating industry practices and partners with other players in Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
“Students will gain practical experience at Continental Hotels and other five-star establishments. Joint certification by UNILAG and the training academy will be provided, along with potential job placements for outstanding students.”
He also raised the need to create awareness about career progression in hospitality management.
Also speaking at the event, the university’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodele Atsenuwa, lauded Continental Hotel Group for the invaluable opportunity the initiative portends.
She highlighted the academy’s potential to open diverse career pathways in the hospitality industry for students, positioning them as future-ready graduates for Nigeria’s economy.
Continentals Hotel Group unveils career initiative for UNILAG
In a move designed to empower the next generation of hospitality professionals, the Chairman of Continentals Hotel Group, Mr Ramesh Kansagra, has unveiled a new career initiative for students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The unveiling, which attracted hundreds of university students and ivory tower authorities, was heralded with a Hospitality Industry Career Insight at the faculty of Social Sciences lecture theatre, UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos.
This program, which focuses on educating students about the diverse and rewarding career paths available in hospitality, serves as a prelude to the upcoming launch of a comprehensive hospitality academy.
The CHG chairman said the initiative highlights the Continentals Hotels Group’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within Nigeria’s hospitality industry.
According to him, the program aims to bridge the gap between academics and the real-world demands of the hospitality sector by partnering with UNILAG.
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