DAN’AGUNDI DECLARES OPEN A 4-DAY CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME FOR PROGRAMME STAFF OF THE NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY CENTRE
By Aminu Abba Kwaru
The National Productivity Centre (NPC) has commenced a 4-day capacity building programme for research officers aimed at enhancing their knowledge, skills, and competencies in utilizing productivity tools and techniques. The training, which kicked off on March 17, 2025, at the Anti Corruption Academy in Keffi, focuses on “Basic Productivity Improvement Tools and Techniques”.
According to the Director- General, Hon. (Dr.) Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, ‘the NPC is committed to leading the productivity movement, monitoring trends, building human capacity, and improving the quality of goods and services. ”
“To achieve this, the Centre will invest in the growth and development of its staff capabilities,” the Director General promised.
While declaring the training programme open, Dr. Dan’Agundi urged the research officers to maximize the opportunity to upgrade their skills and knowledge.
This training is part of the NPC’s efforts to promote productivity improvement in Nigeria. The Centre has been actively engaged in various initiatives, including specialized training programmes, deployment of productivity improvement tools and techniques in MSMEs, research/surveys, as well as productivity promotion and advocacy, to drive productivity growth and national development .
Also present at the opening ceremony were Director/ HOD Productivity Capacity Building, Dr. Mrs Titilola Oshati, Director/HOD Consultancy and Business Development, Engr. Clifford Alisigwe, Director/HOD Productivity Measurement and Index, Engr David Adejoh.
Aminu Abba Kwaru is a Principal Productivity Research Officer.
