The World Bank has commended Nigeria’s transformative skills development efforts in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment through strategic investment.
The commendation followed a high-level inspection visit by the World Bank Education Practice Manager for West and Central Africa, Scherezad Latif, to Wavecrest College of Hospitality, an accredited institution under the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project.
Dr. Alausa stated that the IDEAS Project aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with a focus on human capital development, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth. He noted that over 3,000 IDEAS TVET centres are now operational across the country, offering competency-based training designed to meet labour market demands.
According to him, beneficiaries are selected through transparent processes, undergo six-month industry-focused training, and receive starter packs to support their transition into work. He added that collaboration with the Bank of Industry is ongoing to provide graduates access to soft loans.
The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed its resolve to sustain investments in skills development to drive employment, entrepreneurship, and long-term national prosperity.
