UniJay Limited Signs Investment Partnership With German Outfit

UniJay Limited Signs Investment Partnership With German Outfit.

UniJay Limited and Unijay Amaleboba Foundation, Ghanaian outfits based in Kumasi have joined forces with The Facility Investing for Employment (IFE), acting on behalf of KfW Development Bank and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have signed sign a grant agreement.

The agreement, marks a significant milestone in the establishment of the UniJay Centre of Excellence and Hostel Facility for Apparel and Garments.

This project represents a collaborative effort to revolutionize vocational training in the textile industry and address the pressing need for skilled workers.

Details:
With the support of the KfW Development Bank and the BMZ, facilitated through IFE, UniJay Limited and Unijay Amaleboba Foundation are poised to embark on a transformative journey towards creating a state-of-the-art training facility and hostel.

Part of the successful graduates from the training centre will be hired directly by the grantee to work at its new garment factory.

This endeavour underscores their shared commitment to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and bolstering employment prospects for Ghanaian youth.

A total of 1,977 new jobs will be created by the project: 796 at the grantee’s entity and 1,181 at third party textile factories in Ghana.

Prospects:
Around 1,300 of the new employees will be women and around 2,000 will be younger than 24.

The IFE grant will be used for the construction of the training and boarding centre and purchase of equipment.

Director of IFE:
Mr. Steffen Kuhl, Managing Director of IFE, reiterated that “we are not here only for the opening of a factory but also for complementary aspects of a College.

He noted that, “we look forward to creating more than just jobs, but an ecosystem that can see to the sustainability of jobs.”

The UniJay Centre of Excellence will serve as a beacon of excellence, equipping students with the practical skills and knowledge essential for success in the apparel and garments sector, he noted.

“Coupled with the provision of modern hostel facilities this project aims to create a conducive learning environment conducive to holistic growth and development”, the Director stated.

Lady Julia Osei-Tutu:
Speaking as the Special Guest of the ceremony, Lady Julia Osei-Tutu, wife of Asantehene, stated that “it is an honour to join you all for the sod-cutting ceremony of Unijay Amaleboba Centre of Excellence which for me is an important milestone of addressing the employment deficit that plagues our country.’’

She emphasized the importance of training the youth in the necessary skills required by industries.

“Projects like the UniJay Centre of Excellence and Hostel Facility for Apparel and Garments deserve commendation, encouragement, and support”, Lady Julia stressed.

Chief Executive of Unijay Limited:
On her part, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UniJay Limited and Unijay Amaleboba Foundation, Mrs. Janet Abobigu expressed her gratitude for the unwavering support of IFE, KfW Development Bank, and the BMZ.

She emphasized the transformative impact of the collaboration in empowering the next generation of skilled professionals and driving socio-economic development in Ghana.

“This ceremony serves as a testament to the power of partnerships and collective action in effecting positive change”, Mrs Abobigu stressed.

She stated that as construction commences on the UniJay Centre of Excellence and Hostel Facility, stakeholders should remain steadfast in their commitment to realizing this transformative vision.

“With innovation, dedication, and collaboration at the forefront, UniJay Limited and Unijay Amaleboba Foundation are poised to set new standards of excellence in vocational education and empowerment in Ghana and Africa as a whole”, Mrs Abobigu intimated.

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