Luanda:President João Lourenço inaugurated the Advanced Technology Industrial Center (CITAV) on Friday within the Luanda-Bengo Special Economic Zone in Icolo e Bengo. This event marks a significant step in Angola's efforts to enhance technical education and modernize its industrial sector.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the public infrastructure project is designed to train over 1,200 young professionals annually. The facility is equipped with 17 laboratories, 13 workshops, and more than 6,000 pieces of equipment. During the inauguration ceremony, President Lourenço unveiled a commemorative plaque and conducted a guided tour of the facility's primary operational areas to inspect the advanced equipment and technical resources.
The center aims to strengthen the qualifications of the national workforce, support industrial development, and align vocational training with the needs of private enterprises. Situated along the Catete Road axis, CITAV represents a strategic partnership between the governments of Angola and South Korea, focusing on knowledge transfer, advanced technology, and domestic skills development.
CITAV is organized into six core technical departments Electrical Systems, Industrial Installations, Automotive Mechanics, Machinery, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Information and Communication Technologies. These departments will offer specialized instruction in automation, diagnostics, industrial maintenance, and digital technologies. Additionally, the facility will serve as a technical support hub for the national industry, providing services such as parts and mold production, equipment repair and calibration, testing, and industrial project development.
As part of the operational rollout, 22 Angolan instructors received specialized training in South Korea, and six Korean experts oversaw the assembly phase and technical setup. The initiative is expected to benefit young professionals entering the job market, current technicians seeking further education, and companies requiring customized training programs. Training will commence progressively as courses reach technical and pedagogical readiness, with enrollment requirements and certification details to be announced through official channels.
