The Minister of State for Training, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, has introduced plans to include stitching expertise into state college curricula, emphasizing the significance of equipping Nigerian kids with sensible expertise.
Dr. Ahmad disclosed this throughout a gathering with representatives of the Non-Governmental Affiliation for Literacy Help Companies (NOGALSS) and the Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF) on Friday in Abuja.
The dialogue targeted on the Nationwide Stitching Competitors, an initiative aimed toward encouraging ability growth amongst younger schoolchildren nationwide.
“Stitching is a sensible and easy-to-implement ability that requires minimal area, and we have already got sufficient academics able to instructing it,” Dr. Ahmad acknowledged, stressing the necessity to combine stitching into fundamental schooling.
She highlighted the essential function of state-level collaboration in making certain the success of such initiatives.
“If we implement initiatives on the federal degree with out involving the states, the affect can be minimal. Most of our college students come from the states, so collaboration with state stakeholders is essential,” she added.
The minister additionally revealed that the ministry is engaged on a complete technique to combine expertise acquisition throughout all ranges of schooling, together with tertiary establishments.
The NOGALSS Nationwide President, Mr. Noah Emmanuel, underscored the financial significance of ability acquisition. “Expertise are very important for financial progress. With expertise, people can change into employers of labor, contributing to the nation’s growth,” he famous.
Equally, Mrs. Rosemary Osikoya, Nationwide Coordinator of the Nationwide Stitching Championship, emphasised the competitors’s function in fostering creativity and making ready college students for market calls for.
“The championship permits each Nigerian baby to showcase their talents and develop market-ready competencies,” Osikoya remarked, calling on the Federal Ministry of Training to assist the initiative.
Mrs. Lami Isah, President of the House Economics Lecturers Affiliation of Nigeria (FCT Chapter), referred to as for strengthening house economics schooling to make sure a gentle provide of certified academics.
She warned of the dangers of neglecting the topic, which might create a expertise hole detrimental to youth empowerment and financial independence.
“The popularity of house economics as a essential topic by JAMB is important for youth empowerment,” Isah added.
The Nationwide Stitching Competitors, now in its third section, seeks to encourage self-reliance and creativity amongst college students whereas contributing to Nigeria’s financial progress.
Dr. Ahmad affirmed the ministry’s dedication to equipping youth with various expertise, stating, “By making ready our youth with sensible expertise, we lay the muse for a way forward for independence and innovation.”
