Nigeria Boosts TVET for Economic Growth

The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified efforts to transform the country into a skills-driven economy through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Over 150,000 Nigerians are currently undergoing training across more than 1,600 accredited centers nationwide. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, highlighted the Tinubu administration's commitment to this initiative under the Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to produce innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators. The Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) is strengthening the National Skills Qualification Framework and expanding competency-based training. Nigeria — Lagos State, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is also making significant investments in technical education. International development partners, including Switzerland, Germany, Germany — Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, UNESCO, UNICEF, the European Union, and the SKYE II Programme, have pledged support for Nigeria's TVET reforms. The three-day National TVET Conference 2026 in Lagos brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners to chart a pathway for strengthening Nigeria's skills ecosystem and accelerating economic transformation, with a focus on emerging sectors like AI, robotics, and renewable energy.