FG eyes 10 million certified talents by 2030

The Federal Government of Nigeria aims to create 10 million globally certified talents by 2030 as part of its efforts to generate export-linked jobs and improve its competitiveness in the global services economy. According to a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, the government is focusing on reforms in education and skills development to build a talent pipeline linked to global employment opportunities.

Alausa highlighted Nigeria's young, English-speaking, and digitally capable population as a strong foundation for participating in the global services market, but acknowledged challenges such as the gap between training and employer demand, limited work-based learning opportunities, and access to internationally recognised certifications.

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