The National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, said that at last Nigeria has now made it into the World Skills International, WSI. This was made known by the agency Head, Media Unit of NBTE, Fatima Abubakar, while briefing media team in Kaduna this morning.
According to Mrs Abubakar the good news of admitting Nigeria into WSI was contained in a letter dated 20th August, 2024 and signed by David Hoey, the CEO of the WSI Secretariat, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The letter confirmed Nigeria’s admission into the membership of the world body with representation by the NBTE.
To buttress the claim, she added that a membership certificate jointly signed by WSI President and CEO to NBTE had since been issued.
Mrs Abubakar explained that the membership of the WSI was a great opportunity for Nigeria to participate in World Skills Competitions.
What this means is that the offers to Nigeria will give the country a chance to benefit from training, mentorship, and scholarships in the development of skills.
Mrs Abubakar said, “The journey started over 10 years ago and has just been achieved this great feat. World Skills Nigeria has now been realized”.
NBTE’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje has expressing appreciation for the support received from the Minister being elated for the development.
Mr Bugaje commended the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman and the Nigerian team led by Mrs Yemisi Akinrinade, who diligently worked towards the achievement.
She said Nigerian youths now have an opportunity to showcase to the world what they can offer using innovations in skills development as a tool to bring accolades to the nation.
The executive secretary called on governments and the private sector to support the programmes of world skills Nigeria.
Mr Bugaje also called on them to encourage the youths to make skills their first career choice and to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria through skills. NAN
