“Massive Boost For Youth Empowerment As FG Rolls Out 270 Vocational Centres!”

As part of its intervention programme to empower Nigerians through skills and entrepreneurship, the Federal Government is preparing to launch 270 vocational training centres nationwide.

During a public hearing on bills to establish new technical and vocational institutions in Kebbi and Borno States, Mr. Rasaq Akinyemi, Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical) of UBEC, recommended prioritizing the expansion of existing vocational training structures. He argued that doing so would be more cost-effective given the country’s current financial constraints.

Akinyemi highlighted the high capital and operational demands of federal institutions and stressed the importance of a well-defined governance framework to ensure accountability and efficiency. He pledged UBEC’s continued collaboration with the National Assembly and stakeholders to improve Nigeria’s education and training landscape.

Meanwhile, several stakeholders and community representatives voiced support for the establishment of the institutions, emphasizing their long-term educational and socioeconomic benefits. Speaker of the House, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, also underscored the House’s commitment to youth empowerment, calling vocational and entrepreneurial training key to Nigeria’s economic growth and self-sufficiency.