Strat.1 Ensure the new curricula integrate entrepreneurship modules to enable students to start their ventures .
Strat.2 Allocate funds to improve existing infrastructure, recruit qualified instructors, and train existing ones
Strat.3 Provide more funding for the needed infrastructure: modern laboratories, workshops, and equipment .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 Yes, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has integrated entrepreneurship into the national curriculum to equip students with the skills needed to start their own ventures. In December 2024, NERDC approved indigenous entrepreneurship education tools for teaching at both primary and secondary school levels. This initiative aims to groom young entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary skills and mindset for success in the business world. (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/nerdc-okays-entrepreneurship-tool-for-teaching-primary-secondary-pupils/?utm)
Strat.2 Through increase in the annual education budget allocation (Between 2024 and 2025, Nigeria's budgetary allocation for education increased from ₦1.5 trillion in 2024 to ₦3.5 trillion in 2025.) the 10th House has provided funds to improve existing infrastructure, recruit qualified instructors, and train existing ones .
Strat.3 Through increase in the annual education budget allocation (Between 2024 and 2025, Nigeria's budgetary allocation for education increased from ₦1.5 trillion in 2024 to ₦3.5 trillion in 2025) the 10th House has provided more funding for the needed infrastructure: modern laboratories, workshops, and equipment
Technical Education
Not started
In progress
Completed
Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 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 .
Strat.2 Ensure integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and renewable energy into the curriculum .
Strat.3 Strengthen and expand TVET programs to equip students with practical skills for the job market .
Strat.4 Encourage private sector involvement in funding, curriculum development and providing resources for technical education .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 N/A
Strat.2 N/A
Strat.3 In February 2025 and in November 2024, the House conducted a public hearing on four bills proposing the establishment of specialized institutions: National Vocational Centre; Federal Artificial Intelligence Institute, Aliade, Benue State; Federal College of Science and Technology, Askira-Uba, Borno State and National Institute for Technical and Vocational Education, Wamba, Nasarawa State. This is aimed at expanding TVET programs to other state. Also in August 2024, the House organized a public hearing on a bill proposing the establishment of a National Polytechnic Commission. The hearing also sought input on bills to establish:
1. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Vocational and Entrepreneurship Institute, Okota/Oshodi, Lagos State, to Provide Qualitative Education in Vocational and Entrepreneurship and for Related Matters (HB. 226) (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Passed third Reading on 20th May, 2025.
2. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Vocational and Skills Acquisition College Yankaba, Kano State to Provide for Research, Teaching Instruction and Training on Vocational and Skills Acquisition and for Related Matters (HB.592) (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Passed third
Reading on 20th May, 2025. (https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/House-of-Reps-order-paper-Tuesday-20-May-2025.pdf)
These initiatives are part of a broader effort to advance vocational and polytechnic education in the country. (https://nannews.ng/2024/11/19/reps-pledge-support-for-digital-technical-education/?utm
https://thegreenchamber.ng/stakeholders-endorse-legislation-to-establish-nigerian-polytechnics-commission-and-advance-vocational-education/170?utm)
3. Again, the House passed for first reading for the Establishment of the Institute of Vocational and Technical Studies, Aniocha (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2142) on the 6th of May, 2025 (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/05/06/resumption-of-plenary-house-of-reps-tuesday-may-6th-2025)
4. National Institute of Vocational and Technical Education (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2245) and passed First reading on 7th May, 2025 (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/05/08/nigeria-national-assembly-plenary-proceedings-house-of-reps-wed-may-7th-2025)
5. Federal University of Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition, Ikom, Cross River (HB.2289)- Passed First Reading on 8th May, 2025 (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/05/08/national-assembly-plenary-proceedings-house-of-reps-thurs-may-8th-2025)
6. A Bill for an Act to Establish National Vocational and Entrepreneurship Institute, Jos, Plateau State, to Provide Full and Part-Time Courses of Instruction in different Fields of Study and for Related Matters (HB.1186) (Hon. Daniel Asama Ago) passed second reading on the 14th May, 2025 (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/05/15/nigeria-national-assembly-plenary-proceedings-house-of-reps-wednesday-may-14th-2025).
7. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Polytechnics Act, Cap. F17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Establish Federal Institute of Technical and Vocational Education, Imeko, Ogun State for the purpose of Providing Qualitative Education in Technical Education and Vocational Education and for Related Matters (HB. 506) (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Passed third Reading on 20 May, 2025 (https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/House-of-Reps-order-paper-Tuesday-20-May-2025.pdf).
8. Federal Vocational Training Centre Riyom, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB. 1288) (Hon. Dalyop Chollim Fom) – Passed first reading on the 21st May, 2025 (https://lightraymedia.org/2024/05/22/plenary-proceedings-house-of-representatives-tuesday-may-21st-2024).
9. Federal Technical and Vocational Training Centre, Aba (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1328) (Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh) – Passed first Reading on 21st May, 2025 (https://lightraymedia.org/2024/05/22/plenary-proceedings-house-of-representatives-tuesday-may-21st-2024)
10. Also on the 24th June 2025, the House passed for first reading the Federal University of Education (Technical) (Establishment)Bill, 2025 (SB.221) (Senate). (https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/House-of-Reps-order-paper-Tuesday-24-June-2025.pdf)
11. On June 26th, 2025 plenary, the House also passed for first reading the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Bill, 2025 (HB.2274) sponsored by Hon. Esosa Iyawe; and the Technical and Vocational Institute, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2265) sponsored by Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero. (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/06/26/plenary-proceedings-house-of-reps-for-thursday-june-26th-2025)
12. Also on the 26th June 2025, a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Institute of Technical Education and Skills Acquisition, Mbaise and for Related Matters (HB.2342) was passed for second reading. The bill is currently sponsored by Hon. Chinedu Emeka Martins (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/06/26/plenary-proceedings-house-of-reps-for-thursday-june-26th-2025)
13. On 2nd July 2025, the 10th House of Representatives passed for Second reading the South East Institute for Vocational and Entrepreneurship Studies, Umuobun, Imo State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2263). The bill is currently sponsored by Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere. (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/07/02/plenary-proceedings-house-of-reps-for-wed-july-2nd-2025)
14. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, No. 43, 2023 to Establish Federal College of Education (Technical) Ibi, Taraba State for Related Matters (HB. 2025) (Hon. Ayuba Aboki Zaku Dampar) – Passed second reading on the 3rd July 2025 (https://lightraymedia.org/2025/07/03/nigeria-national-assembly-plenary-house-of-reps-thursday-july-3rd-2025)"
Strat.4 N/A
Technical Education
Not started
In progress
Completed
Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 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.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 Amendment of the Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2023:
In March 2024, the House passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, aiming to enhance the implementation of the student loan scheme by addressing challenges related to the management structure of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). (https://tribuneonlineng.com/just-in-reps-pass-student-loan-act-2024/?utm)
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