Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called for a collaborative effort between the government, private sector, and other stakeholders to address the country’s skills gap and promote economic development. Speaking at the 28th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Shettima emphasized the need for a united front to tackle the challenges facing the nation.
According to Shettima, the skills gap in Nigeria is a significant obstacle to the country’s economic growth and development. He noted that the nation’s youth population has the potential to drive innovation and progress, but this can only be achieved through a concerted effort to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge. The Vice President stressed that the government alone cannot solve this problem and that a collaborative approach is essential to bridging the skills gap.
Shettima’s call to action highlights the importance of partnerships in driving economic development. By working together, the government, private sector, and other stakeholders can pool their resources and expertise to create opportunities for skills development and job creation. This, in turn, can help to promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve the overall standard of living in Nigeria.
The Vice President’s remarks were made against the backdrop of Nigeria’s growing youth population and the need to harness their potential to drive economic development. With a large and growing youth population, Nigeria has the potential to reap a demographic dividend, but this will require investing in education and skills development to equip young people with the skills needed to compete in the global economy.
Shettima’s call for a united front to bridge Nigeria’s skills gap is a timely reminder of the need for collaborative effort to address the country’s development challenges. By working together, Nigerians can build a brighter future for themselves and for generations to come. The Vice President’s emphasis on the importance of partnerships and collaboration is a welcome development, and it is hoped that his call to action will be heeded by all stakeholders.
