The Federal Government has launched the second phase of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme as part of efforts to equip young Nigerians with practical skills that enhance employability, promote entrepreneurship, and foster economic self-reliance.
The latest cohort of beneficiaries was inaugurated at the I Choose Life Foundation, one of the programme’s accredited training centres, where participants received an orientation on the initiative’s objectives, structure, and expectations.
The orientation was conducted by the National Programme Monitoring Office of the Federal Ministry of Education, represented by Tunji Odewunmi.
Speaking during the event, Odewunmi described the TVET programme as a strategic intervention aimed at closing Nigeria’s skills gap by providing industry-relevant technical and vocational training aligned with labour market needs.
He urged participants to remain committed throughout the programme, emphasising that the training presents valuable opportunities for gainful employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods.
According to Odewunmi, vocational education extends beyond improving employability by equipping young people with the practical knowledge, technical competence, and confidence required to build successful careers and attain financial independence.
He added that the programme also has the potential to address broader social challenges by engaging young people in productive and meaningful activities.
According to him, acquiring vocational skills reduces young people’s exposure to crime, substance abuse, and other social vices, while also supporting improved mental well-being by giving them a stronger sense of purpose and enabling them to secure stable sources of income.
The Federal Government established the TVET initiative to strengthen Nigeria’s workforce through a network of accredited training centres across the country.
The programme focuses on developing technical competencies that support both paid employment and entrepreneurship, while helping to meet Nigeria’s growing demand for a skilled workforce and advancing the country’s human capital development agenda.
