The Federal Government has commended the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, for strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the state following the graduation of about 3,000 trainees from nine Vocational Enterprise Institutes and Centres across the state.
The commendation was contained in a statement released on Sunday signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education.
According to the statement, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a major step toward empowering young Nigerians with practical and employable skills.
“This initiative by Governor Zulum is a major step toward empowering young Nigerians with practical and employable skills,” the minister said.
The statement noted that the graduates received starter packs as well as a ₦100,000 entrepreneurship grant each to support their transition into productive economic activities.
Alausa said the programme aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises youth empowerment and economic inclusion through skills development.
He stated that the Federal Government is implementing a nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme aimed at providing about 250,000 training opportunities for young Nigerians.
According to him, more than 180,000 youths are already undergoing training in centres across the country under the initiative.
“The model emphasises 80 per cent practical training and 20 per cent theoretical instruction to ensure trainees acquire hands-on experience that meets industry needs,” he said.
The minister also revealed that a national TVET job portal is being developed to connect skilled graduates with industry opportunities and support artisans with starter packs and access to affordable loans.
The Federal Ministry of Education, he added, remains committed to expanding skills development programmes as part of broader efforts to promote youth empowerment and drive economic growth.