Skills-based learning seen as vital for Nigeria’s progress
The Federal Government has emphasized the importance of skills-based education for Nigeria’s human capital development. Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, highlighted this at the inauguration of a new bilingual boarding school in Kano State. The initiative is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda to equip Nigerian children with relevant skills for global competitiveness. The government aims to improve learning outcomes and reduce the number of out-of-school children through modern, inclusive education.
What we know
- Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad said the government is committed to developing human capital through inclusive, skills-based education.
- The new bilingual boarding school in Kiru, Kano State, is part of a broader effort to provide linguistic, vocational, and digital skills.
- Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, represented by Umar Ibrahim, pledged ongoing support and highlighted recent policy changes, including a state of emergency in education.
- Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, noted that the Kiru facility is one of 30 similar schools being built in nine states.
- The schools combine English and Arabic literacy with technical, vocational, and ICT-driven learning, aiming to guarantee safe and quality education for all children.
