The ministry of education says about 37 polytechnics nationwide will receive modern industry-grade equipment under the second phase of its Skills-G programme.
In a statement shared via X on Wednesday, the ministry said the federal government has inaugurated a ministerial implementation and monitoring committee to oversee engineering and laboratory upgrades in Nigeria’s polytechnics as parts of the programme.
Priority areas include mechatronics, robotics, renewable energy, telecommunications, electronics, and automobile engineering to align training with labour market demands,” the statement reads.
The ministry noted that the committee, chaired by the executive secretary of National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), will monitor implementation to ensure accountability, and recommend institutions for the third phase in 2026.
According to the statement, the federal government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) support, remains committed to closing skills gaps and delivering globally competitive, industry-relevant technical education.
The Skills-G Programme is a long-standing federal government initiative aimed at upgrading science, engineering, and technical equipment in Nigerian tertiary institutions, particularly polytechnics.
Supported by TETFund, the programme forms part of Nigeria’s broader push toward skills-based education.
It complements the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative launched in October 2025 as part of the federal government’s strategy to produce entrepreneurs rather than job seekers.
