Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive (EVC/CE) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna, yesterday unfolded plans by President Muhammadu Buhari to end Nigeria’s reliance on foreign artisans.

Haruna said President Buhari has directed the agency to equip Nigerian youths to reverse the current practice of importing artisans.

He said the target given to NASENI covers modern massive skill acquisition training for artisans to be able to cope with global challenges.

The NASENI boss made the disclosures at the flag-off of training and youth empowerment for youths in Ibadan, Oyo State.

He said the training was aimed at reversing over-reliance on artisans from neighbouring countries.