Tinubu Approves N120bn for TVET to Train 650,000 Youths

President Bola Tinubu has approved N120 billion for the advancement of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under the Federal Ministry of Education.

The initiative, unveiled during the commissioning of a Community and Education Centre in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, aims to empower 650,000 youths with technical, vocational, and digital skills over the next two years.

According to the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, the program will include monthly stipends, starter packs, and take-off grants to attract young Nigerians. The project is part of the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), focused on transforming Nigeria into a knowledge-based economy.