Reps back blockchain curriculum review, seek practical skills training

The House of Representatives has endorsed the review of Nigeria's National Blockchain Education Programme curriculum, with a focus on practical skills, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance to equip Nigerians for opportunities in the digital economy. Chairman of the House Committee on Delegated Legislation, Richard Bamisile, highlighted the importance of blockchain education for Nigeria's technological advancement and economic competitiveness.

He emphasized that blockchain extends beyond cryptocurrency and can be applied in various sectors, including finance, agriculture, supply-chain management, digital identity, and secure record-keeping.

Bamisile noted that Nigeria can maximize these opportunities through investment in education, practical skills development, responsible innovation, and effective regulation. He emphasized the need for public education and regulatory preparedness, as part of recommendations made by the House Committee on Delegated Legislation. He called for practical training and cybersecurity education in the revised curriculum, aiming to produce innovators, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers who can develop solutions for local challenges and compete globally.

The initiative, led by Blockchain Adoption Initiative in collaboration with African University of Science and Technology, Baze University, and Nile University of Nigeria, seeks to expand blockchain education beyond theoretical instruction to include hands-on training, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and other professional competencies needed in the industry.