By Atoyebi Nike
Policymakers and experts at the Uwais-Maiwada Aid Foundation (UMAF) Forum have urged Nigeria to shift from theory-heavy education to skills-based learning to reduce youth unemployment.
Former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva said human capital must be prioritised over natural resources, calling the rising number of out-of-school children a national issue.
UMAF’s Executive Secretary, Uwais Maiwada, said the forum focused on turning education into a tool for empowerment. Lawmakers Miriam Onuoha and Mark Useni pledged legislative support, highlighting TETFund and TVET schemes.
Ex-Transport Minister Mu’azu Sambo warned that Nigeria’s youthful population could become a liability if not equipped with practical skills.
