The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has explained that technical education, which imparts practical and applied skills; alongside basic scientific knowledge, is crucial for addressing the current skills gap in the labor market.
Speaking at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education in Abuja; where he proposed a twelve-year basic education model in Nigeria, the Education Minister said the provision of technical education allows a nation’s human and natural resources to be harnessed more effectively, thereby contributing to national development.
