Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has stressed the importance of skill-based education in tackling unemployment in the country.
Speaking at the inaugural Engr. Abdullahi Sule Colloquium in Lafia, Sule shared his personal experience of securing a job in the United States without presenting any certificates.
The governor explained that his cognitive skills as a young certified welder and engineer earned him a job in the US in the 1980s.
Sule emphasized that corporations achieve their goals with skilled workers, not certifications, and urged students to acquire advanced skills.
He highlighted the importance of advancing vocational education for development, citing his own experience as a welder and engineer.
The governor announced plans to train would-be retirees with technical skills and financial support to invest in the skills acquired. Youths would also be trained with starter packs for self-employment, Sule added.
