Federal Government Launches Nationwide Skills Centre Audit to Address Workforce Crisis
Nigeria’s Federal Government will conduct a comprehensive audit of skills centres across the country to tackle the nation’s growing workforce gap. Vice President Kashim Shettima has demanded urgent action to bridge critical skills shortages that hamper national development.
The nationwide assessment aims to evaluate existing vocational training facilities and identify gaps in workforce preparation. Government officials plan to realign training programs with Nigeria’s economic development objectives through this systematic review.
Shettima emphasized the urgent need to address skills mismatches that prevent qualified workers from filling available positions. The audit will examine training quality, equipment availability, and program effectiveness at centres nationwide.
The initiative responds to mounting concerns about Nigeria’s ability to meet industrial and technological workforce demands. Current skills gaps reportedly limit economic growth and reduce competitiveness in global markets.
Government sources indicate the audit will inform policy decisions about vocational education funding and curriculum development. Officials expect the assessment to reveal specific areas requiring immediate investment and reform.
The Federal Government plans to use audit findings to restructure skills training programs and improve job market alignment. This comprehensive approach addresses longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s technical education sector.
The audit represents a significant policy shift toward data-driven workforce development planning. Results will guide future investments in vocational training infrastructure and program design across all states.
