adsThe federal government has strengthened its education and skills development partnership with the United Kingdom as part of efforts to prepare Nigerian youths for global employment opportunities through expanded Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), digital skills acquisition, and industry-driven apprenticeship programmes.
Tunji Alausa, minister of education, disclosed this during a bilateral meeting with Baroness Jacqui Smith on the sidelines of the Education World Forum 2026 in London.
According to a statement signed on Saturday by Ikharo Attah, minister’s special adviser on media and communications, the meeting focused on deepening practical cooperation between both countries in skills development, TVET reform, digital learning, and workforce readiness.
The engagement builds on Nigeria’s ongoing strategic education collaboration with the United Kingdom, following earlier discussions with Steve Smith, the UK International Education Champion.
Alausa reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reposition TVET as a major driver of employment generation, industrial growth, innovation, and national productivity.adsads
