Information Minister Pledges Collaboration With NBTE In Advancing Vocational Training

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has pledged effective collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nigeria.

The Minister gave the assurance when the Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje and members of the newly inaugurated Creative Media Sector Skills Council paid him a visit in Abuja.

Alhaji Idris said the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s 8 Priority Areas of the Renewed Hope Agenda of “Skills and technology development that would enhance creative media sector talent, to give a structured pathway for recognizing skills, obtaining certification, and aligning with industry standards.

Alhaji Idris stressed that “For us in the Ministry, the synergy is clear. Well-trained and certified media professionals will not only raise the standard of our broadcast content but also strengthen media literacy, combat misinformation, and project Nigeria’s image positively both at home and abroad. Your work directly supports our mandate to ensure the dissemination of credible, ethical, and professional information.”

He assured the NBTE and the Creative Media Sector Skills Council of the Ministry’s readiness to work closely with them by designing pathways that integrate occupational standards for digital services, creative media, photography, cinematography, and more, into the mainstream of broadcast and information practice.

According to the Minister, President Tinubu’s vision “is for a Nigeria where the creative and broadcast media workforce is globally competitive, nationally certified, and contributes meaningfully to job creation, economic growth, and national cohesion.”

Earlier, Professor Idris Mohammed Bugaje who said the council have developed a curriculum for 24 qualifications emphasized the importance of the Recognition of Prior Learning scheme intended to certify informally trained professionals such as apprentices in media and broadcasting, giving them nationally recognized certificates.

Also, Chairman, Creative Media Sector and Skills Council of Nigeria, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar explained that the Council accounts for over 70% private sector participation, which aligned with global best practices to ensure the industry drives skill development.

Florence Adewale, Edited By Grace Namiji