Alausa Announces 250,000 Enrollments in Vocational Training

Nearly 250,000 Nigerians have enrolled in the Federal Government's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, as disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. The initiative operates through over 1,200 accredited training centres and production hubs nationwide.

Alausa emphasized the need for stronger partnerships between educational institutions and employers to equip young Nigerians with practical skills. The government has implemented reforms to bridge skills gaps and improve employability, reducing the number of training areas from 82 to 28 market-relevant trades.

The programme allocates about 80 percent of training to practical activities, with eligible trainees receiving a monthly stipend of ₦30,000 and training centres receiving ₦50,000 per learner monthly. The initiative received approximately 1.4 million applications within two weeks of the latest application portal opening, indicating high demand for skills acquisition.

Alausa also mentioned the revised national curriculum and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund's contributions to reducing financial barriers for students.