The Federal Government has overhauled agricultural schooling in Nigeria, introducing an 80% sensible, 20% concept coaching mannequin to provide industry-ready graduates and increase meals safety.
Sequel to this, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, unveiled 39 agricultural curricula and 31 National Occupational Standards (NOS) on the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, Abuja.
Alausa stated the reform, developed since 2025 by the Ministries of Education, Agriculture & Food Security, and Livestock Development, will bridge the hole between classroom and {industry}.
The 39 curricula comprise 32 reviewed and seven newly developed programmes for ND, HND and NCE ranges, overlaying Precision Agriculture, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Artificial Insemination and Agribusiness.
A key function is hands-on studying in instructing farms, greenhouses, processing services and agric-tech hubs.
Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, stated the reform will assist Nigeria faucet into the $3.2bn Middle East purple meat market, which the nation has missed attributable to lack of sensible experience.
He stated practical farms ought to now decide accreditation of establishments.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, stated the reform will reposition TVET and known as for {industry} partnerships for apprenticeships and office studying, with inclusion for girls and individuals with disabilities.
Alausa stated success will probably be judged by graduates’ competence, jobs created and contributions to nationwide meals safety — in keeping with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja
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