Nigeria, with its rapidly growing youth population and rising unemployment rates, faces a pressing challenge that requires immediate and effective solutions. One of the most promising strategies to combat unemployment and stimulate economic growth is leveraging vocational training. Just by investing in vocational training programmes, Nigeria can empower its teeming youth population enhance workforce skills, and create more jobs.
Vocational training provides practical skills that align with the demands of the labour market. In a chat with an entrepreneur, the managing director/CEO, Temabid Power Ltd, Engr. Dare Adeyemi, disclosed that, unlike traditional academic education, which often emphasises theoretical knowledge, vocational training focuses on hands-on experience in various trades and professions.
He noted that, fields such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, information technology, and culinary arts are in high demand. By tailoring vocational programs to meet these market needs, Nigeria can produce a skilled workforce ready to fill various roles in the economy. According to him, “Vocational training is a cost-effective approach to education.
Many young Nigerians face financial barriers to pursuing higher education. Vocational programs are typically shorter and less expensive, making them more accessible to lower-income families. By providing scholarships and financial support for vocational training, the government and private sector can ensure that all youth, re.
