The House of Representatives Committee on Alternative Education has taken a significant step towards addressing youth unemployment and national development through vocational and skills training. Chairman Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha emphasized the urgent need to empower Nigerian youths with structured vocational and entrepreneurial training, highlighting the importance of equipping them with practical skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
The Committee is currently reviewing nine related bills aimed at establishing federal vocational and skills training centers across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. These centers would serve as a vehicle for equipping Nigerians, especially those without formal education, with practical skills to ensure self-reliance and contribute meaningfully to national economic growth.