The Federal Government has opened discussions with the Cambridge Judge Business School on possible collaboration aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the changing world of work.
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’idu Ahmad, represented by the Director of ICT, Mrs. Zainab Abubakar, made the call in Abuja during an engagement with a delegation from the Cambridge Judge Business School Executive MBA Nigeria Business Trek.
Ahmad stressed the importance of stronger partnerships between government and leading academic institutions in preparing young Nigerians for emerging employment opportunities.
She identified technical and vocational education and training (TVET), apprenticeship programmes, digital literacy, mentorship, innovation, internships and education financing as key areas where collaboration could produce meaningful results.
The minister also highlighted six priority areas under the National Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI): TVET and skills development, STEMM, out-of-school and Almajiri education, girl-child education, data and digitalisation, and education quality assurance.
The Director of Technology and Science Education, Mrs. Patricia Ogungbemi, said the Federal Government was expanding practical and industry-relevant skills training through technical colleges and vocational training centres.
She noted that the initiatives include the Master Six and Master Twelve vocational pathways, designed to strengthen practical skills and improve young people’s readiness for employment.
The ministry also highlighted programmes such as the Student Venture Capital Grant, LUMINAH 2030, EduRevamp and the Accelerated Teacher Professional Pathway as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen education and skills development.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its willingness to work with credible local and international institutions to improve the quality, relevance and accessibility of education while preparing Nigerian youths for the demands of the future workforce.
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