Afrigather The Federal Authorities says it can start upskilling and retraining academics in technical faculties of training preparatory to a nationwide introduction of latest expertise curriculum in September 2024.
Tahir Mamman, minister of training, disclosed this on Wednesday at a gathering with principals of federal technical faculties and different stakeholders on challenges and points affecting expertise growth and acquisition in Nigeria
The minister famous that technical faculties have been important in addressing expertise gaps, as they provide hands-on coaching in varied vocational fields, equipping college students with sensible expertise.
Talking on the roles technical faculties play, he famous that by instructing entrepreneurial expertise, technical faculties empower college students to begin their companies, driving innovation and financial development.
“Technical faculties assist handle expertise gaps by offering coaching, upskilling and reskilling programme
“Collaboration with industries to make sure that college students acquire industry-relevant expertise, making them employable. Technical faculties promote a tradition of steady studying, making ready college students for a quickly altering work atmosphere
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“The vital position technical faculties play in addressing our nation’s expertise hole, selling financial development and making ready our youths for the workforce, can’t be underestimated. Subsequently, we should attempt to make our faculties centres of excellence the place our college students can be geared up with sensible expertise and coaching that align with {industry} wants.”
“In a couple of months, we’re going to discover establishments the place academics in technical faculties can up-skill and for retraining”, he stated.
The minister additionally expressed dissatisfaction with the inclusion of science into technical faculties. He famous that technical faculties must be left to face on their very own, the place they will solely supply technical-related programs.
Yusuf Sununu, the minister of state for training, lauded the minister for introducing expertise in fundamental training, noting that expertise are necessary to extend employability and assist in normal development within the nation.
