President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated the need for polytechnic education across the country to focus on problem-solving knowledge through training and skills development.
The President gave the advice yesterday at the 22nd convocation and 45th Founder’s Day anniversary of the Federal Polytechnic in Ilaro, Ogun State.
President Tinubu, who was represented by the Senior Director of Polytechnic Allied Institutions, Dr. Ejeh Usman, announced that the Federal Ministry of Education was planning to revamp Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) content delivery
He said this would shift the emphasis to 80 per cent practical and 20 per cent theory for students in various fields, like renewable energy, agriculture, and others.
President Tinubu noted that the change would equip students with the skills they need to fit well in today’s dynamic workforce.
