A nationally-driven technical education must anchor Nigeria’s next development phase

The true wealth of every developed nation, across eras and continents, lies not in mineral resources, military power, or foreign reserves, but in the dexterity of its people: their capacity to transform raw potential into productive skill. In Nigeria, however, this truth remains neglected. The country has cultivated a culture that exalts certificates but undervalues competence, celebrating degrees while neglecting the technicians who sustain real productivity. The result is an economy saturated with unemployable graduates and industries deprive