President of Nigerian Welders Association (NWA), Dada Salmon, yesterday, refuted the claim by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, that the country lacks certified mechanical welders, while seeking government’s collaboration to bridge the gap in the labour force.
The annual loss for Nigeria amounts to a significant $10 billion due to the importation of welders, who are remunerated up to $150 per day, a minister has disclosed.