Nigeria Screens 960,000 Youths for Technical Education Program

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) revealed that out of 1.3 million youth applicants, 960,000 have been screened for the government's new technical vocational education and training program. Prof. Idri Muhammad Bugaj emphasized the importance of shifting towards skill-based education to address unemployment issues in Nigeria.

The program aims to provide practical employment-focused training to the rapidly growing youth population. The initiative highlights the need for vocational learning beyond traditional academic qualifications to meet the demands of Nigeria's labor market.