{"id":3868,"date":"2026-10-30T01:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T01:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/nde-targets-job-growth-with-five-year-plan-revamp-of-87-training-centres\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T01:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T01:00:52","slug":"nde-targets-job-growth-with-five-year-plan-revamp-of-87-training-centres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/nde-targets-job-growth-with-five-year-plan-revamp-of-87-training-centres\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200eNDE targets job growth with five-year plan, revamp of 87 training centres"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"276\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/\u200eNDE-targets-job-growth-with-five-year-plan-revamp-of-87-training-centres.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u200eNDE targets job growth with five-year plan, revamp of 87 training centres\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200e<br \/>\u200e\u2026ILO backs modern employment service, stronger labour market data to improve job opportunities<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eABUJA \u2013The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at expanding job creation and upgrading its 87 Skills Training Centres, many of which need rehabilitation, modern equipment, or full renovation to meet present-day training requirements.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eThe 2027\u20132031 plan also aims to enhance employment services, strengthen labour-market information systems, and better align vocational training with industry needs, as the Directorate works to boost job creation and promote sustainable livelihoods throughout Nigeria.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eSpeaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja, Thursday, NDE Director-General Silas Agara said the strategy would equip the agency to address shifting labour-market needs through coordinated, evidence-based and results-oriented interventions.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHe said the plan would give the Directorate\u2019s departments, state offices, and programme delivery structures a shared direction, focusing on demand-driven skills development, entrepreneurship, enterprise growth, strategic partnerships, and inclusive employment.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eAccording to him: \u201cThe NDE is not merely unveiling a policy document; but setting out a clear strategic direction for the next five years, reaffirming our institutional purpose and strengthening our commitment to creating employment opportunities, developing skills, promoting entrepreneurship and improving the livelihoods of Nigerians.\u201d<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eSpeaking on the condition of the agency\u2019s training infrastructure, the Director-General revealed that the NDE operates 87 Skills Training Centres, as well as Agricultural Training Centres and Common Facility Centres. He explained that many of these facilities require varying degrees of retooling, upgrading, rehabilitation, or complete overhaul.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHe said: \u201cWe are committed to modernising these facilities and harmonising our training curricula to ensure uniform standards and alignment with industry needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200eAgara, who was a former deputy governor of Nasarawa state, however, acknowledged that modernising the facilities and improving the quality of training would require sustained support from the Federal Government, development partners and the private sector.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHe said the Directorate would also strengthen collaboration with employers and industry partners, improve data-driven decision-making and provide more effective post-training support to help beneficiaries secure employment, establish viable businesses and sustain their livelihoods.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eThe NDE boss stressed that employment interventions must respond to the changing nature of work, shaped by technological advancement, emerging industries, demographic pressures and evolving business models.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHe said the plan would guide resource allocation, performance assessment and programme monitoring, adding that its priorities must be integrated into the Directorate\u2019s annual work plans and budgets to ensure accountability.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200e\u201dThe real test of this Plan begins after its launch,\u201d Agara said, emphasising that implementation would require clear responsibilities, adequate resources, measurable targets and effective monitoring mechanisms.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eIn her remarks, the Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Liaison Office for ECOWAS, Vanessa Phala, highlighted the importance of modern employment services and improved labour-market information in translating skills development into better job opportunities.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eShe said the plan\u2019s proposed establishment of a modern Public Employment Service, alongside stronger labour-market information systems and institutional capacity, could improve the connection between job seekers, employers and available economic opportunities.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200e\u201dThe planned establishment of a modern Public Employment Service, enhanced labour market information systems, and stronger organisational capacities will not only improve service delivery but also enable more responsive, evidence-based support for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and employers alike,\u201d Phala said.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eShe explained that a modern employment service and reliable labour-market information could help the NDE make better-informed decisions, improve support for job seekers and entrepreneurs, and ensure that employment interventions responded more closely to employers\u2019 needs.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200ePhala described the strategic plan as timely, given the effects of technological change, demographic transitions and evolving skills requirements on Nigeria\u2019s labour market.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eShe also said the plan was well positioned to support the implementation of the National Employment Policy (NEP) 2025 and advance the country\u2019s efforts to promote productive employment and decent work.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eThe ILO director disclosed that the organisation supported the development of the plan through the Strengthening Employment and Employability Systems in Nigeria (SEESIN) project, implemented through the GIZ-ILO collaboration under the Skills Development for Youth Employment Programme (SKYE II).<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eAccording to her, the process involved consultations with NDE management and staff and a broad range of stakeholders, whose contributions helped identify institutional priorities and strengthen the plan\u2019s relevance to Nigeria\u2019s employment challenges.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHowever, Phala cautioned that achieving the plan\u2019s objectives would require clear institutional leadership, adequate resources, effective partnerships and regular assessment of results.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eShe urged the NDE to assign clear responsibilities for each priority area and called on government institutions, employers\u2019 and workers\u2019 organisations and development partners to align their support with the plan\u2019s objectives.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eShe also emphasised the importance of using results-based management and monitoring, evaluation and learning mechanisms to track progress and strengthen accountability throughout the implementation period.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eThe ILO reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Nigerian government and social partners to translate national employment policies and related frameworks into practical improvements in employment opportunities and livelihoods.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eAgara, in turn, expressed appreciation to the governments of Germany and Switzerland, the ILO and other development partners for supporting the development of the plan through the GIZ-implemented SKYE II programme.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHe also acknowledged the contributions of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, organised labour, employers\u2019 organisations, civil society organisations and other stakeholders who participated in the consultations and validation process.<br \/>\u200e<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/10\/nde-targets-job-growth-with-five-year-plan-revamp-of-87-training-centres\/\">\u200eNDE targets job growth with five-year plan, revamp of 87 training centres<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard 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