Bricklayers urged to upgrade skills to remain relevant
By Lydia Ngwakwe
The Chief Executive Officer of Engineering Resource Academy, Dr Omolola Adetona, has urged bricklayers to upgrade their skills to remain relevant in the industry.
Adetona gave the advice at the Annual General Meeting/ Bricklayers Day of the Lagos State Bricklayers Association, on Wednesday in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting had the theme: ” Future of Building Artisan in Built Environment in Nigeria”.
Adetona emphasised the need for continuous capacity development to ensure relevance of bricklayers.
She said: “What is the future of building artisans and bricklayers now that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the order of the day?
“We are being told that it is going to challenge local workers.
“With AI coming in and robots setting blocks and plasterring, where do the artisans and bricklayers find themselves?
“How do they preserve themselves and make sure that they are still relevant? They need to up their games and make sure that they are perfect in what they do,” she said.
Adetona said that older bricklayers should leave a lasting legacy by training and mentoring younger ones.
“This ensures that their skills and knowledge are passed on, allowing future generations to continue the work and contributing to the industry.”
She also emphasised the need for precision and quality in every aspect of construction, saying that bricklayers played a crucial role in the built environment.
She emphasised the importance of collaboration between engineers and bricklayers to ensure the successful execution of construction projects.
In his remarks, the Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, emphasised the importance of safety for bricklayers.
He said that it was the responsibility of each individual worker to prioritise his or her safety.
He urged them to recognise potential risks and dangers in their work environment and take steps to reduce or eliminate them.
He said, “Place safety above productivity and efficiency, be vigilant and constantly look out for potential hazards.”
The secretary of the Lagos State Bricklayers Association, Mr Atewolara Paul, said that the theme of the event focused on the future of building artisans in Nigeria.
He said that the association desired to improve the recognition and professional status of building artisans by having them go through the Nigeria Skills Qualifications Framework.
According to him, it will help to standardise and upgrade the skills of artisans, allowing them to achieve higher levels of expertise and recognition. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Ijeoma Popoola
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