FG pledges support for skills based education, creative media sector

By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing technical and vocational education in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to prioritize skills over paper qualifications.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued by Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, said
the Minister stated this during a courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Professor Idris Mohammed Bugaje and executives of the Creative Media Sector Skills Council, led by its Chairperson, Hajiya Fatima Haliru, in Abuja.
The Minister described the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), as a game-changer for professionals who acquired competencies through hands-on experience but lacked formal certification.
“The message is clear: skills, not just degrees, will define the future of our workforce. Many of our young people are already talented in areas like photography, cinematography, and digital services. What this framework does is give them the recognition they deserve, opening pathways for higher training, employment, and entrepreneurship,” said Idris.
The Minister further pledged to work closely with the NBTE and the Council to ensure standardization and certification of skills within the creative sector, noting that this aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He gave assurances that the federal Ministry of Information and Information will fully collaborate with stakeholders across the broadcast, advertising, and information sectors to raise professional standards, unlock economic opportunities, and empower Nigeria’s youth.