Vocational training is an important tool for young Nigerians to acquire the necessary skills to secure a position in a company abroad. Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) has an important role to play in promoting their integration into the labor market and in combating poverty. In fact, TVET systems are undergoing a transition across Africa, as highlighted by some important synergies and innovative practices supported by IIEP-UNESCO ¹.

Vocational training develops practical, immediately relevant skills which opens doors in the job market. Vocational learners acquire both theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills, which better equips them for the workplace. By providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to enter these industries, vocational training can help bridge the skills gap and promote the country’s long-term economic development.

In a context where the informal economy is prevalent and the labor market is highly volatile, the mismatch between available skills and the needs of the economy is an obstacle for employment and growth.