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How would you describe your
participation in the iCreate
Skills Competition 2018 in
Abuja?
My participation in the iCreate
skill competition 2018 in
Abuja was a success. It was
a wonderful experience and
great exposure which have
given me a lot and realized a
lot too. I was given a reason
to research more about my
profession to keep to date
with best and world standard
practices. It has also helped
me to achieve a long awaited
dream which is to provide
water in its neatest form to my
client and also in its simplest,
cheapest and convenient form.
I gained a lot more experience.
What problems do plumbers
face in the course of their
work?
Some of the problems the
plumbing profession is facing
includes lack of qualified and
technically sound technicians
who are actually practicing
or getting involved on-site.
There is shortage of standard
practices which shaded the
image of the profession and
thus brought a setback and
unwillingness of people to
learn the profession.
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What is your message for the
organiser?
I thank the organizer for the
opportunity to experience
another side of my profession
in the practical aspect. I will
want the organizer to keep
doing the good work and, if
possible, extend such platform
to states around the nation.
Is there anything you would
want government to do in the
area of skills development
for the youth, especially for
plumbers?
Skill competitions and any skill
development project should
be seen as a tool of national
development to fight drug
abuse, thug life among the
youths and also as a means
of creating employment by
preparing youth to be self-
employed.
What are your plans since you
emerged as winner in the Skill
Fest 2018?
After emerging as winner, I plan
to increase my knowledge of
the profession and also be an
ambassador in promoting skill
development, and be the best
in the plumbing profession
Kumshuan Taldang,
Skill Champion Plumbing