Nigeria: Govt Targets Youth Unemployment Through Technical Skills Reform

Nigeria: Govt Targets Youth Unemployment Through Technical Skills Reform

Federal Government has disclosed plans to reduce unemployment in the country, saying it has developed a framework to connect available skills and labour market demands through technical and vocational training.

FG targets youth unemployment through technical skills reform

By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has disclosed plans to reduce unemployment in the country, saying it has developed a framework to connect available skills and labour market demands through technical and vocational training. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said government was implementing the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative, NESRI, a comprehensive education reform programme, to achieve this objective. Alausa said the ini…

FG Positions TVET as Engine of Nigeria’s Economic Transformation

By Kwin Israel, The Sight News The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria into a skills-driven economy, declaring Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) a critical pillar for boosting productivity, driving industrial growth and creating sustainable employment opportunities for millions of young Nigerians. Speaking at the National TVET Conference 2026 in Lagos, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf…

FG Prioritises Technical Education To Boost Employment, Industrial Growth

FG prioritises technical education to boost employment, industrial growth By Mercy Omoike and Oluwatope Lawanson The Federal Government and its international development partners have intensified efforts to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a pathway to employment, economic growth and industrial development. The commitment was reaffirmed at the 2026 National TVET Conference held on Monday in Lagos. The News Age…

Vocational, technical education pathway to employment, economic growth – Sanwo-Olu

Vocational, technical education pathway to employment, economic growth – Sanwo-Olu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Monday,  described  technical and vocational education as a strategic pathway to employment and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu made the assertion at the 2026 National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference held at  the Lagos […] The post Vocational, technical education pathway…

Renewed Hope Agenda accelerates skills-to-jobs reforms as over 150,000 Nigerians undergo training nationwide

Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria into a skills-driven economy, declaring that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remains central to unlocking national productivity, industrial growth and sustainable job creation for millions of young Nigerians. Speaking at the National TVET Conference 2026 in Lagos, the Honourable The post Renewed Hope Agenda accelerates skills-to-jobs reforms as over 1…