The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee to oversee engineering and laboratory upgrades across Nigeria’s polytechnics.
The initiative is part of the second phase of the Skills-G programme, which aims to replace outdated equipment, introduce industry-grade engineering facilities, and modernise labs in 37 polytechnics, funded by TETFund.
Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa described the intervention as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s economic transformation, highlighting its focus on hands-on training in fields like mechatronics, robotics, renewable energy, telecommunications, electronics, and automobile engineering.
The programme also supports dual certification pathways, enabling graduates to earn ND or HND qualifications alongside National Skills Qualification certificates, boosting employability.
The committee, chaired by NBTE Executive Secretary Prof. Idris Muhammad Bugaje, will monitor implementation, maintain records, ensure due process, and recommend institutions for the programme’s third phase in 2026.
Officials say the initiative is part of wider reforms to close skills gaps and equip young Nigerians with industry-ready expertise.
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