Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said the ongoing foundational reforms in Nigeria’s education sector are designed to empower and prepare the youths for global employment opportunities.
Ikharo Attah, Special Adviser (Media & Communications) to the Minister, who issued this statement yesterday, said the Minister made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with Baroness Smith, UK Minister of State for Skills, on the sidelines of the 2026 Education World Forum in London.
The meeting focused on expanding practical cooperation in skills development, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reform, digital learning, and workforce readiness.
According to the statement, the Minister highlighted interventions in TVET, digital skills development, and industry-driven apprenticeship programmes as key initiatives under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to repositioning TVET as a major driver of employment, industrial growth, innovation, and national productivity.
“The Federal Ministry of Education is aligning education reforms directly with labour market needs to ensure young Nigerians are better prepared for emerging economic opportunities.
“To this end, priority sectors such as clean energy, healthcare, engineering, digital technology, and artificial intelligence remain central to Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda,” he said.
The Minister also highlighted expanding collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom involving Federal Technical Colleges, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), IQM, and other key institutions.
“The partnership will support joint curriculum development, staff exchange programmes, accreditation alignment, and targeted skills-matching initiatives,” he added.
In her response, Baroness Smith commended Nigeria’s education reforms and welcomed deeper bilateral cooperation in skills development.
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