Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced an innovative plan to pay Nigerians to acquire technical and vocational skills. This move aims to diversify the economy and address the shortage of skilled workers in the country. According to Minister of Education Tunji Alausa, the program seeks to bridge the gap between education and the labor market by providing relevant training.
The government has outlined a four-step approach to implement the program, starting with paying students to attend technical and vocational schools. A payment model is currently being developed and will be announced soon. The initiative also aims to promote technical and vocational education, which has been neglected in the past.
By providing financial incentives, the government hopes to encourage more students to pursue technical and vocational education, ultimately leading to a more skilled workforce and economic growth. This move is expected to have a positive impact on Nigeria’s economy, especially considering the high unemployment rates in the country.
Similar initiatives have been successful in other countries, such as the UK and US, where vocational skills are highly valued. In fact, plumbers and electricians in these countries often earn more than doctors. The government hopes to replicate this success in Nigeria by promoting technical and vocational education.
