The Ekiti State Government has engaged the Ekiti Welders Association to handle the welding works for bunk beds at the ongoing NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Emure-Ekiti, as part of efforts to promote local participation in government projects.

The welding works have commenced at the camp, with local artisans now involved in the production of bunk beds for the facility.

The development reflects the administration’s emphasis on ensuring that qualified Ekiti-based artisans and businesses benefit from government-funded projects, thereby keeping more economic activity within the state.

By engaging local welders, funds allocated to the project are expected to circulate within the local economy, supporting artisans, workers and other businesses that provide goods and services to them.

The initiative is also expected to contribute to the broader upgrade of the permanent NYSC orientation camp, which is being developed to provide improved facilities and a more conducive environment for corps members serving in the state.

The use of local artisans in the project further highlights the potential of government infrastructure projects to support employment and strengthen small and medium-scale businesses within Ekiti.

The Emure-Ekiti NYSC camp is among ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at improving facilities and creating a more functional environment for national youth service activities in the state.