With commercial production of oil expected to begin soon, government focus, according to First Lady and minister of Education Ms Janet Museveni, is now geared towards skilling the local labour force, which continues to be wanting. The reskilling of particularly welders, crane operators, electricians and mechanics expected to be deployed in the oil and gas sector, she says, will be done through short and hands-on training.
According to Ms Museveni, Business Technical Vocational Education and Training will play a critical role in training local talent.
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