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TIP Releases Communique On National Conference, Designs Roadmap For Policy On Education
Joel Ajayi
The need for the development of a national policy on vocational education and training to address the disparity and duplication of intervention programmes has been identified as one of the solutions to tackling youth unemployment in Nigeria.
The Communique released by TIP Head of Media and Strategic Communication Wale Abydeen on Wednesday in Abuja reveals that recommendation was part of the 12-point communique released at the end of a three-day National Conference on Skill Acquisition organised by The Progressive Institute (TPI), a research arm of the ruling All Progressives Congress, held in Abuja recently.
The conference, which was planned as part of the efforts geared towards the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noted that there was a huge gap between education output and employment opportunities in the country and pointed out that technical and vocational education and training was grossly undervalued in Nigeria in comparison with university education.
Other observations noted in the course of the deliberation during the conference include lack of progressive structural transformation of artisans from agrarian economy to modern industries, gaps in skill acquisition and training, absence of a national policy on vocational education which had led to the duplication of interventions without adequate coordination across various sectors and agencies, lack of gender inclusivity and barrier to skills acquisition in rural communities among several others.
As part of its recommendations, the conference, among other proposals, called for the establishment of a central coordinating body such as a national commission or a Federal Ministry to facilitate the realization of the federal government’s objective of addressing unemployment among youths as well as existing skills gaps in the economy.
The institute further stated: “The establishment of well-equipped modern skill acquisition centres in each of the country’s six geo-political zones with arterial links to existing technical and related entities.
“The federal government should establish a Nigeria Digital Literacy Management Office in the Presidency through a Presidential Order which would serve as a national coordinating centre on digital matters.
“The government should integrate digital literacy at all levels of the country’s educational system and encourage collaboration between the government, private sector and other stakeholders through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) initiatives to expand skills acquisition for economic development as obtainable in South Korea, Singapore and South Africa.”
The conference which attracted the top echelon of the ruling APC including President Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammed Idris and the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio represented by Sen. Barau Jibrin, Deputy Senate President; national chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje among others, also called for the integration of a six-month compulsory national youths skills acquisition program upon the completion of tertiary education and the promulgation of an ‘’end poverty 2030 agenda’’ through rural Industrialization, as parts of its recommendations.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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