The federal government has commended the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, for strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) following the graduation of about 3,000 trainees from nine vocational enterprise institutes and centres across the state.
The commendation was contained in a statement released on Sunday and signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a major step toward empowering young Nigerians with practical and employable skills.
“This initiative by Governor Zulum is a major step toward empowering young Nigerians with practical and employable skills,” the minister said.
The statement noted that the graduates received starter packs and a ₦100,000 entrepreneurship grant each to support their transition into productive economic activities.
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Alausa explained that the programme aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Tinubu, which prioritises youth empowerment and economic inclusion through skills development.
He further disclosed that the federal government is implementing a nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme aimed at providing about 250,000 training opportunities for young Nigerians.
According to the minister, more than 180,000 youths are already undergoing training in centres across the country under the initiative.
“The model emphasises 80 per cent practical training and 20 per cent theoretical instruction to ensure trainees acquire hands-on experience that meets industry needs,” he said.
Alausa also revealed that a national TVET job portal is currently being developed to connect skilled graduates with industry opportunities and support artisans with starter packs, as well as access to affordable loans.
He added that the Federal Ministry of Education remains committed to expanding skills development programmes as part of broader efforts to promote youth empowerment and drive economic growth across the country.
