NCS Establish Committee, Set to Tackle Critical Issue in Skills Development Sector

The National Council on Skills (NCS) on Friday has announced that it has established a committee on coordination of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as States Programmes on Skills to tackle critical issues in the skills development sector.

The Vice President Kashim Shetima made this known on his official X account 

The Vice president while addressing the 4th National Council on Skills  at the Presidential villa reiterated the importance of seizing the opportunities, particularly in the digital space.

The committee which was headed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman,  terms of reference include identifying skill trainings in MDAs and States, identifying dominant skills in the private sector, and devising strategies for standardisation, recognition, and certification.

The Council also proposed a draft bill for the Nigerian Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) aimed at developing the skills of the nation's workforce and improving the quality of skilled workers.

A separate committee chaired by the Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, has been tasked with reviewing the draft bill.