Truck Park Supports Empowerment Of Future Graduates For Career In Marítime Sector

Trucks Transit Parks Ltd. (TTP), on Thursday, participated in the official launch of the UNILAG-Employment Clinic.
The Education to Employment Transition Programme (EETP), was titled, “Blue Career Insights.’ Speaking at the event, the managing director of TTP, Jama Onwubuariri, said, to enable the education-to-employment transition, students need to identify their passion, minimise distractions, and identify socio-economic problems around them.

Onwubuariri, who was a key panellist, offering his expertise on the transition from education to employment further urged students to research solutions facing the country and be team players. He further urged them to as well stand on the right principles and avoid destructive habits.

Onwubuariri also highlighted the success of TTP’s Ètò call-up system, a pioneering technology that has revolutionised logistics and transport management at Apapa and Tin Can ports. Onwubuariri’s insights underscored the critical role of innovation and practical solutions in enhancing graduate employability.

The event featured esteemed guests such as the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, the vice chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, Princess Ronke Kosoko, chief executive officer of Maritime Innovation Hub and other Heads of Industries who shared their perspectives on the importance of collaborative efforts in preparing students for the workforce. Their contributions emphasised the need for a robust partnership between academia and industry.