SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC AND AMTEC TECHNIQUIP PARTNERSHIP INCLUDES NIGERIA

Schneider Electric and Amtec Techniquip, a leading provider of locally manufactured educational equipment in South Africa, are to extend their collaboration beyond the SADC region’s borders to include Nigeria.

“There is dire need for high-quality electrical and engineering training education equipment in Nigeria. Through our partnership with Amtec Techniquip we hope to emulate the success of our counterparts in southern Africa and provide students with equipment that will support and accelerate their studies as electricians and engineers,” said DL Steyl, project manager - access to education, sustainable development & academy at Schneider Electric.

Schneider Electric and Amtec Techniquip will provide tertiary institutions in Nigeria with the following training options: Domestic wiring solutions, Industrial Wiring Solution, The Industrial Automation Solution, The Home Automation bench, and The Solar solution.

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