Participant's Speech at Course Closing Ceremony

Business Innovation (IoT‚ AI) in the 4th Industrial Revolution new!


Thanks speech at closing ceremony

Feb.28‚ 2025 Closing Ceremony

ParticipantFMr. ABDULKARIM Salihu Aish (from Nigeria)

Eight trainees from eight countries (Brazil‚ Egypt‚ Indonesia‚ Malaysia‚ Nigeria‚ Tunisia‚ Uganda‚ Viet Nam) gathered at JICA Kyushu in Kitakyushu for about one month from Jan.26th. to Mar.1st.‚ 2025. Technical training on business innovation using IoT & AI was carried out.

Thanks speech by Salihu-san


Photo after the closing ceremony
Dear Esteemed Guests‚ Respected Trainers‚ and My Fellow Participants‚

Konbanwa! (Good evening!)
On behalf of all the participants‚ I stand here filled with gratitude‚ appreciation‚ and a deep sense of connection. This journey with JICA has been nothing short of a once-in-a-lifetime experience - one that will shape our careers‚ our communities‚ and our futures in ways we never imagined.

First and foremost‚ our sincere appreciation goes to JICA for giving us this extraordinary opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Japanese experience of implementing AI and IoT in business applications (4IR). We have learned not just theories but real-world applications - powerful‚ transformative lessons that we will take back to our countries and implement with passion and commitment.


Visit to Kyushu Institute of Technology‚ Wakamatsu Campus
To our wonderful training partners‚ Torikai-san‚ Oshiro-san‚ Nakamura-san and all the JICA Kyushu staff - we cannot thank you enough. From the meticulous organization to your constant support‚ and even the warm smiles at the front desk and the delicious meals from the restaurant‚ you made this experience seamless and unforgettable. Arigato gozaimasu!

A heartfelt thank you to our lecturers and the companies we visited - what an inspiring and eye-opening experience! You welcomed us into your world‚ shared your expertise‚ and gave us insights that we will carry forward as we strive to innovate and transform our industries back home.

Beyond the technical knowledge‚ this program has given us something even more precious - a deep appreciation for Japanese language and culture. Learning the basics of the language‚ understanding the values of discipline‚ respect‚ and teamwork‚ and experiencing Japanfs incredible hospitality have been truly enlightening. Japan‚ you have won our hearts!


Visit to Kitakyushu Robot & DX Promotion Center
But most importantly‚ we have gained a family. To my fellow participants‚ we started this journey as strangers‚ but today‚ we stand together as friends‚ colleagues‚ and now‚ a lifelong network of change-makers. Letfs keep this bond alive‚ support each other‚ and share our progress as we bring our action plans to life.

To JICA and Japan‚ we make this promise: We are now your ambassadors. In our respective countries‚ we will carry forward the lessons we have learned‚ implement what we have been taught‚ and ensure that this friendship continues to grow. And one day‚ when we celebrate the success of our projects‚ we will proudly say - this began with JICA!
With that‚ I say‚ Arigato gozaimasu! Domo arigato gozaimashita! Thank you all!