In a bold new move to reshape Nigeria\u2019s education landscape, the Federal Government has abolished school fees for students in public technical colleges nationwide\u2014and that\u2019s just the beginning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Students will now receive free tuition, free accommodation, free meals<\/strong>, and a monthly stipend of \u20a622,500<\/strong>, according to the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This sweeping policy was unveiled during the launch of a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)<\/strong> roadmap\u2014a nationwide effort aimed at equipping millions of young Nigerians with market-ready skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For decades, Nigerian students have graduated with certificates but few employable skills. This new initiative aims to close that gap. With over 70% of Nigeria\u2019s population under 30<\/strong>, the government says it\u2019s time to shift focus from paper qualifications to practical training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal is ambitious: Train five million Nigerians in high-demand skills by 2030<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From carpentry and plumbing<\/strong> to tech repair and manufacturing<\/strong>, the TVET program will empower students to build careers with their hands\u2014and not just their hopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is about preparing our youth for the real world,\u201d Dr. Alausa said during the launch. \u201cWe\u2019re not just offering education; we\u2019re offering opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The program aligns with a national skills qualification framework<\/strong> to ensure training meets the needs of today\u2019s job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To strengthen the system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For years, technical and vocational education has been seen as a \u201csecond choice\u201d in Nigeria\u2019s academic culture. That perception is now under fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Alausa made it clear: \u201cTVET is not a backup plan\u2014it\u2019s a first-class path to success.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The government is urging parents, employers, and students alike to rethink what success looks like. In a rapidly changing economy, skilled hands are just as valuable as university degrees\u2014if not more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ministry of Education is partnering with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhy This Matters: A New Direction for Nigerian Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nNot Just Schooling\u2014Skills That Pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nChanging the Narrative Around Technical Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat Happens Next?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n