Tinubu: FG to Establish 24 Skills, Innovation Hubs, Entrepreneurship Centres Nationwide

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The federal government has said it will establish 24 skills and innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centres nationwide.

President Bola Tinubu, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, during the commemoration of this year’s children’s day celebration.

The President, who was represented by the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, said the administration under his watch had embarked on key transformative policies to create a conducive learning environment across the country.

He re-affirmed his administration’s commitment to all matters relating to the total well-being and development of the Nigerian child.

“Government is committed to establishing 24 skills and innovation hubs and Entrepreneurship Centres across the country.

“Also, the federal government is set to inaugurate private sector Innovation Enterprise Centres across the country to deliver on the skills acquisition programme of the government.

“The government is also building 91 Vocational Centres in secondary schools across the country to ensure that all levels of education enjoy the impact of our policy,” Tinubu said.

He said that the federal government had established the National Education Data System, approved skill development for all levels of education and teachers ‘training in digital skills.

“We are also working with the state commissioners of women affairs and the state ministries of education, State Universal Basic Education Board and Civil Society Organisations to ensure quality education and skills development for Nigerian children,” Tinubu said.

The Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCT Administration, Mrs Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi, said the FCT would ensure that every child in the FCT has access to quality education and skills development for them to excel in life.

Earlier, the Children Parliament, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) via its Speaker, Rahama Waziri, demanded for empowerment of children with education and skills for sustainable growth and development of the country.

She said education was the bedrock of any progressive society and the tool that empowers individuals to transcend the limitations of their circumstances and achieve their full potential.

The theme of the of this year’s children’s day celebration is: “Enhancing the Total Wellbeing of the Nigerian Child through Quality Education and Skills Development”.