Fubara Advocates for Vocational Education to Combat Unemployment

On Wednesday, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara urged a strategic shift towards vocational and technical education in Nigeria's educational curriculum during the inauguration of an Entrepreneurship Centre, Engineering Faculty Building, and Governing Council Building at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Fubara highlighted that the current focus on paper qualifications contributes to unemployment and economic stagnation.

He recalled the 6-3-3-4 educational system introduced in the 1980s, which aimed to equip students with practical skills for self-employment. Fubara lamented the deviation from this vision, noting that many young people prioritize obtaining degrees over acquiring relevant skills.

He emphasized the importance of the polytechnic system in fostering technical expertise and stated that the Entrepreneurship Centre aims to prepare graduates to become employers rather than job seekers. Fubara reaffirmed his administration's commitment to developmental projects that address societal challenges and enhance opportunities for the youth.