FG, CIG Motors Launch 28-Day Automotive Training

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has partnered with Choice International Group (CIG) Motors to launch a 28-day automotive training program aimed at empowering Nigerian youth and accelerating growth in the local auto industry.

The initiative was recently unveiled in Abuja as part of broader efforts to tackle unemployment and deepen technical competence across critical sectors.

The intensive workshop, designed to equip participants with practical knowledge in vehicle maintenance, sales, and after-sales service, is backed by CIG Motors’ global technical expertise and capacity-building infrastructure. The program is expected to improve employability among young Nigerians while strengthening the automotive value chain.

Diana Chen, Chairman and Group CEO of CIG and Vice Chairman of the China-Africa Business Council (Nigeria), stated that the initiative reflects CIG Motors’ long-standing commitment to youth empowerment through vocational training. She noted that the company’s involvement reinforces its strategic alignment with national objectives for inclusive development and poverty reduction.

“CIG Motors’ unwavering dedication to championing national development through vocational training and strategic alliances highlights their profound commitment to community enrichment,” Chen said. She stated that the program would deliver transformative value by creating employment pathways for participants and enhancing technical competency in Nigeria’s evolving automotive sector.

The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs highlighted the initiative’s role in addressing multidimensional poverty by equipping youth with relevant, industry-specific skills. Officials noted that the government aims to scale similar public-private partnerships that support job creation and human capital development across priority sectors.

In fostering access to global-standard automotive training, the program also signals a shift towards practical, skills-based education in response to Nigeria’s employment gap. Analysts say such collaborations between the private sector and government agencies are critical to building sustainable livelihoods and increasing industrial competitiveness.

For investors, the partnership highlights renewed federal focus on vocational education and sector-specific talent development, with direct implications for future labor supply, productivity, and the growth of Nigeria’s automotive ecosystem.

This collaboration between CIG Motors and the federal government reflects a strategic push to reduce unemployment through technical education and private sector engagement. With rising demand for skilled labor in the automotive sector, this program could signal broader investment opportunities in vocational training and vehicle services.