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Education is a fundamental human right, playing a critical role in poverty alleviation, gender equality, peace, and stability in any progressive nation. Education is also a cornerstone of economic development, catalysing economic growth and societal advancement at large. In Nigeria, specifically, its importance cannot be overstated.

As we strive to diversify our economy and reduce unemployment , we must continue to focus on education as a critical lever for addressing major skills gaps that hamper progress. Despite significant investment, the education sector faces challenges such as inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and a shortage of qualified teachers. According to a September 2022 article from Business Day (“Nigeria’s illiteracy rate is now 31 percent, says FG”) , the literacy rate in Nigeria as of 2022 was 69 percent, notwithstanding significant disparities between states (e.



g., Yobe with c. 7 percent literacy and Lagos with c.

96 percent), indicative of the attention required to homogenise literacy across the country. Unfortunately, ‘high unemployment’ resonates when we think of Nigeria’s workforce. As of Q4 2020, Nigeria’s unemployment rate stood at 33.

3 percent—one of the highest globally—with key industries such as healthcare, technology, and manufacturing suffering from a lack of skilled labour. This skills gap represents a significant barrier to economic growth and socio-economic development. The “skills gap” refers to the disparity betw.

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