On 24 June the 2013 Photovoltaic Power Generation training program kicked off with a courtesy visit by the 9 trainees to Osaka City University (OCU) President Nishizawa.

After warm welcome words by President Nishizawa and Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering Hino, Mr. Njoka Francis Namu delivered a speech on behalf of the group of trainees stating their expectations of the program.

In the evening a special welcome party was held in the OCU Wisteria restaurant. The party was attended by Vice-Chairperson Kashiwagi, board members, lecturers, graduate students and staff. 

Gift presented by President Nishizawa

Group photo in front of the Media Center with the representatives of the City of Osaka (International Relations) and JICA, the trainees and Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering Hino

Welcome party (at Wisteria) Welcome speech by Vice-Chairperson Kashiwagi

Welcome party