The Federal Government has said that over 60 per cent of graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes across the country have either secured employment or started their own businesses.
The Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, made this known at a one-day workshop on the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), held on Monday in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
Ebimaro, who was represented by the Director of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Mrs. Ayinde-Yakubu Olasumbo, said the result underscores the impact of vocational and skills-based education in tackling youth unemployment and reducing poverty.
“The TVET programme is designed to equip young Nigerians with practical, market-relevant skills for self-reliance and job creation. We’re seeing results — more than 60 per cent of graduates are already economically active,” she said.
The TVET scheme is part of the NPRGS implementation framework, which also includes the Agriculture for Food and Jobs Programme (AFJP), rural roads development, support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and targeted skills acquisition.
Ebimaro noted that recent field evaluations showed a 25 to 30 per cent increase in agricultural productivity, along with improvements in rural infrastructure. He, however, stressed that education and skills development remain central to the programme’s long-term success.
He urged education stakeholders to critically assess programme outcomes and offer recommendations that could strengthen technical and vocational education delivery nationwide.
“Your insights will help ensure the NPRGS continues to deliver inclusive, impactful results. The government’s commitment to education-driven economic growth remains unwavering,” he added.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its resolve to expand access to technical and vocational education as a sustainable pathway to job creation and economic empowerment.
