The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has held an interactive meeting with Executive Secretaries and Directors of State Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Boards to launch a new national TVET Initiative aimed at improving skills development across Nigeria.
The meeting, which took place in Abuja, provided a platform for aligning federal and state strategies on technical education, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring effective implementation of TVET programmes nationwide.
Representing the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Dr. (Mrs.) Adenike Olodo reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to empowering young Nigerians through technical and vocational education. She stated that the Ministry remains focused on building a skilled workforce that can contribute to national growth and economic diversification.
“The Federal Government is committed to sustained collaboration with State Governments, TVET Boards, and stakeholders to advance the TVET Initiative and equip young Nigerians with industry-relevant, future-ready skills,” she said.
The Ministry emphasized that this partnership would play a vital role in bridging the skills gap, promoting job creation, and reducing unemployment through hands-on training.
However, Nigeriastartupact.ng previously reported challenges faced by trainees under the ongoing TVET training. Some participants have been assigned to centres located far from their residences. For instance, a trainee from Zaria was posted to Kaduna North, incurring transport costs of over ₦4,000 per trip, a situation that discourages continued participation.