Pursuit of Educational Growth and Penetration - Technical Education
Reforming and modernizing the technical education system is pivotal for equipping students with the skills required to thrive in the modern era and contribute effectively to Nigeria’s economic growth. Existing laws will be amended or introduced if necessary to improve Nigeria’s technical and vocational school system.
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Some legislative priorities of the Senate are:
a. Work with the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) to update the technical
education curriculum to align with industry needs, ensuring students learn relevant skills. The curriculum will be
tailored to address local challenges and opportunities.
b. Ensure the new curricula integrate entrepreneurship modules to enable students to start their ventures.
c. Ensure integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and renewable energy into the curriculum.
d. Allocate funds to improve existing infrastructure, recruit qualified instructors, and train existing ones.
e. Provide more funding for the needed infrastructure: modern laboratories, workshops, and equipment.
f. Strengthen and expand TVET programs to equip students with practical skills for the job market.
g. Work with the Executive to amend the Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2023, to include the provision of scholarships and financial aid for students pursuing technical education.
h. Encourage private sector involvement in funding, curriculum development and providing resources for
technical education.