Nigerian Youths Urge FG to Introduce Entrepreneurship Skills in Curriculum
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Nigerian Youths Urge FG to Introduce Entrepreneurship Skills in Curriculum
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
Nigerian youths have called on the Federal Government to introduce entrepreneurial and innovation skills into the national curriculum.
They believe this will equip young people with the tools needed for self-development and job creation, thereby reducing unemployment in the country.
The call was made during the launch of the Good Governance Advocacy Programme and the National Youth Summit, organised by My Care Life Foundation in Abuja.
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The event brought together youth advocates and government representatives to discuss national policies affecting young people.
Convener of My Care Life Foundation, Thomas Sylvanus, emphasized the need to integrate entrepreneurship into the educational curriculum at all levels.
“Many youths go to school and graduate with vast knowledge, yet have no platforms to apply their skills,” he said.
Sylvanus stressed that Nigeria needs inclusive policies that allow youths to participate in decision-making processes.
He lamented the lack of access to funding for young tech-savvy Nigerians and called for grant programmes to support youth-led startups.
In her remarks, the Director of Youth Research, Engagement, and Inclusion at the National Orientation Agency (NOA), urged young people to leverage social media platforms to campaign for positive change and connect ideas that can unlock their full potential.
She encouraged youths to prioritize personal development and hold government accountable effectively.
