Tinubu Unveils Nigeria’s First National Industrial Manpower Development Policy Plan

President Bola Tinubu unveiled Nigeria's first National Industrial Manpower Development Policy Plan at the National Industrial Manpower Summit NIMS 2025 in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized the importance of human capital over natural resources, stressing the need to bridge the gap between educational output and industry requirements to unlock Nigeria's economic potential.

He highlighted the country's youthful population as a gift and a responsibility, calling for a focus on improving human capital and infrastructure to prepare young Nigerians for the evolving job market. The summit brought together government officials, industry leaders, academia, and international partners to develop actionable recommendations for workforce development.

Tinubu emphasized the need to elevate the status of vocational and industrial training to meet the demands of the industrial economy. The summit aimed to transform the way Nigeria thinks about manpower and work to drive future economic growth.

Key government officials, including Minister of State for Industry John Enoh and Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Jumoke Oduwole, highlighted the.