TETFund to establish 24 skills, innovation centres
Education minister Tahir Mamman says the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will establish over 24 skills and innovation centres across the country to assist Nigerians in gaining their potential and boosting productivity.
Mr Mamman stated this in Abuja on Wednesday when he visited Innov8 Hub along with critical stakeholders, including the executive secretary of TETfund, Sonny Echono.
Innov8 is a focal point for innovation startup incubation, technology transfer, knowledge and skill impartation, prototype development and fabrication.
TETFund is partnering Innov8 Hub for practical training and mentorship for Nigerian youths and academics to produce employable graduates and boost research.
During the visit, Mr Mamman said the plan to provide 24 skills centres across the country was to provide equal opportunities to all Nigerian children wherever they are.
He also commended TETfund and the Innov 8 hub for supplying the learners and the researchers from colleges of education, polytechnics and universities with the platform to undertake practical, impactful research.
He lamented that the off-takers were missing, saying that the off-takers were not doing their part.
According to him, this time around, the government will ensure it bridges the gap between researchers and industries.
(NAN)
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