Nigerians Can Work in Germany Without University Degrees, Envoy Says

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang, has mentioned Nigerians don’t want college levels to safe jobs in Germany, stressing that vocational and technical abilities are more and more in demand within the European nation.

Speaking throughout an interview on Arise Television, Enang defined that people with experience in trades equivalent to driving, hospitality, welding, woodworking, building and different vocational fields might qualify for employment alternatives in Germany.

According to the ambassador, many Nigerians mistakenly consider that solely folks with superior educational {qualifications} can work overseas, a notion he mentioned limits consciousness of obtainable alternatives.

“It’s not only graduates that are entitled to employment in Germany or in Europe,” Enang mentioned, noting that expert employees in vocational professions are additionally wanted by employers.

Despite the alternatives, the envoy recognized a number of challenges going through Nigerians looking for employment in Germany, together with visa necessities, skilled certification and language limitations. He emphasised that potential employees should purchase related abilities and develop proficiency within the German language to enhance their possibilities of securing jobs.

Enang revealed that certainly one of his key considerations since assuming workplace has been the comparatively small variety of Nigerians employed inside Germany’s workforce. However, he famous that those that have secured positions are sometimes present in senior and extremely expert roles.

To higher perceive and navigate the system, the ambassador disclosed that he’s at the moment studying the German language. He additionally praised Germans for preserving and selling their language, urging Nigerians to make related efforts to guard indigenous languages from extinction.

On increasing employment alternatives, Enang mentioned he has been partaking organisations such because the German Africa Skilled Mobility Foundation and different stakeholders to create pathways for Nigerians to entry Germany’s labour market.

He additional disclosed that discussions have been held with German officers concerning a doable labour migration settlement between Nigeria and Germany, just like preparations already signed with international locations equivalent to India and Kenya. Such agreements, he mentioned, present structured channels via which residents can legally get hold of employment in Germany.

The ambassador added that he has been finding out Germany’s immigration and labour legal guidelines, in addition to related European Union rules, to achieve a clearer understanding of the necessities for Nigerians serious about working within the nation.

Enang additionally mentioned he’s collaborating with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and several other universities to establish abilities gaps and academic programmes that might assist Nigerian college students and graduates align their {qualifications} with Germany’s labour wants.

As another route, he inspired Nigerians to be taught German and pursue educational programmes in Germany, explaining that {qualifications} obtained in German establishments are recognised inside the nation’s system and may facilitate profession alternatives.

According to him, his long-term goal just isn’t solely to assist Nigerians safe employment overseas but additionally to make sure they purchase worthwhile abilities and experience that may contribute to Nigeria’s growth when introduced again dwelling.

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