The United Nations Instructional, Scientific and Cultural Group (UNESCO), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Schooling and the Kano State Authorities, has launched a two-day capacity-building workshop for stakeholders in Technical and Vocational Schooling and Coaching (TVET) underneath the Higher Schooling for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) III Undertaking.
The workshop, themed “Selling and Supporting Higher TVET Methods in West Africa: Strategic Planning in TVET,” opened on Monday in Kano and introduced collectively contributors from regulatory businesses, TVET establishments, and the non-public sector throughout Nigeria.
Head of UNESCO’s Abuja Workplace and Consultant to Nigeria, Mr. Mendy Albert—represented by Mr. Manish Joshi—described the workshop as well timed, noting that TVET stays a nationwide precedence with huge potential to drive youth empowerment and financial growth.
He counseled contributors for efficiently finishing the 10-week on-line coaching launched in July, which laid the groundwork for the in-person periods.
“You’ve gotten been fastidiously chosen to function pressure multipliers, tasked with cascading the information gained right here to your respective establishments,” he stated, whereas appreciating the Republic of Korea for financing the BEAR III Undertaking throughout West Africa.
Director of Expertise and Science Schooling, Federal Ministry of Schooling, Dr. Muhibat Adeleke Olodo—represented by Dr. Stella Uluegbu—defined that the BEAR III initiative aligns with Nigeria’s ongoing TVET reform agenda.
She disclosed that over a million Nigerians have already enrolled underneath the framework, with verification underway forward of full-scale coaching.
“On the Federal Technical Faculties, over 15,000 college students might be resuming this weekend,” she stated, including that the reforms are starting to yield optimistic outcomes.
Government Secretary of the Nationwide Board for Technical Schooling (NBTE), Professor Idris Bugaje, represented by Dr. Babangida Abubakar, highlighted NBTE’s position in curriculum growth, accreditation, and high quality assurance.
He praised UNESCO for its collaboration in strengthening Nigeria’s TVET supply to satisfy world requirements.
The workshop options situational analyses, peer studying periods, panel discussions on inexperienced and digital transitions in TVET, and sensible workouts on institutional strategic planning. Its outcomes are anticipated to spice up the capability of TVET establishments to align programmes with labour market calls for, improve youth employability, and foster self-reliance.
