KANI paid a courtesy visit on 24 February 2025 to the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr Kunle Olayinka, to explore partnerships in youth empowerment and capacity building. The two sides agreed that the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure should take part in such schemes, and the Special Adviser pledged to develop programmes on which KANI can partner.
Courtesy visit at a glance
| Item | Detail |
| Event | Courtesy visit to the Special Adviser on Works and Infrastructure |
| Date | 24 February 2025 |
| Venue | Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja |
| Led by | The KANI President |
| Host | Engr Kunle Olayinka, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor |
What is a courtesy visit, and why did KANI make one?
A courtesy visit is a formal call on an official to introduce an organisation and open a relationship. KANI makes such visits to increase engagement with local, state and federal government around its aim of building bridges between Nigeria and Japan. The Special Adviser had earlier been a special guest at the JICA-organised networking event in 2024, where he spoke of collaborating with the Japanese government on infrastructure.
What happened during the visit?
- The KANI President presented a copy of the KANI Newsletter, JICA publications and other gifts.
- The Special Adviser took interest in KANI’s recent work, especially the solar energy training at the Lagos Mainland Local Government, and the two held a detailed conversation about it.
- They agreed that the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure should take part in youth empowerment and capacity-building schemes.
- Through his Technical Adviser, the Special Adviser pledged to develop viable programmes on which KANI can partner.
How can a state ministry or agency partner with KANI?
The visit points to a simple path:
- Identify a skills need among young people in your area, such as solar installation.
- Contact KANI with the need and the number of beneficiaries.
- Agree a programme, as KANI did with the Lagos Mainland Local Government for the solar training.
- Deliver and report, with certificates and a written report.
See KANI’s training programmes or partner with KANI.
Frequently asked questions
Who did KANI visit?
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Works and Infrastructure.
What was agreed?
That the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure should take part in youth empowerment and capacity-building schemes, with programmes to be developed.
What did KANI present?
A copy of the KANI Newsletter, JICA publications and other gifts.
Next step
Represent a government agency? Partner with KANI.
