Nigerian Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, has pledged collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Creative Media Sector Skills Council to integrate digital and creative media standards into Nigeria’s broadcast and information practice.
The Minister made this known during a courtesy visit by the leadership of NBTE in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Idris highlighted that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He noted that skills and technology development are central to the Agenda’s eight priority areas, with visible progress already being made by NBTE and other government agencies.
Honorable Minister of Information & National Orientation, Mohammed Idris receives the National Board for Technical Education led by Professor Idris Bugaje on a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja pic.twitter.com/g40HnFk5Yy
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“The collaboration that the government will have with the private sector to drive this economy is critical. What you are doing now is a clear direction of that kind of synergy. That synergy is also being driven by President Bola and his committee, and I assure you that we will continue to collaborate,” he said.
Commending NBTE’s role in advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the Minister stated: “I wish to commend the National Board for Technical Education for its tireless efforts in advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria, particularly through the Nigerian Skills Qualifications Framework. I am equally delighted by the inauguration of the Creative Media Sector Skills Council, which brings together key private sector players and public institutions to address the skills gap in one of the most dynamic sectors of our economy.”
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Information Minister Hails NBTE For Creative Media Skills Development
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Idris further described the Council as a transparent system that empowers practitioners and enhances the quality of media output.
“The creative media sector is brimming with talent, but often lacks structured pathways for recognising skills, obtaining certification, and aligning with industry standards. For us in the Ministry, the synergy is clear. Well-trained and certified media professionals will not only raise the standard of our broadcast content but also strengthen media literacy, combat misinformation, and project Nigeria’s image positively both at home and abroad. Your work directly supports our mandate to ensure the dissemination of credible, ethical, and professional information,” he added.
On his part, the Executive Secretary of NBTE, Professor Idris Bugaje, underscored the importance of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme, which aims to certify informally trained professionals.
“The Council is also going to engage the private sector, not only the public institutions of this important sector, so that we can now bring standardisation and certification. We hope this collaboration will turn around the fortunes of the creative media industry in Nigeria.
“Nigerian creative media is already creating waves across the world. And with these interventions, we can consolidate on that and become a hub for the trade of creative media experts.
“With skills, one can become relevant, one can get employment, and one can even employ oneself. So we are trying to reinvent the education and re-engineer the architecture of Nigeria’s education system so that we will focus it on skills in terms of content, in terms of the delivery, and even in terms of the hands-on content of our education system,” he said.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Creative Media Sector Skills Council, Fatima Abubakar, emphasised the importance of industry-led participation.
“The Creative Media Sector Skills Council has over 70% private sector participation, and is aligning with global best practices to ensure industry drives skill development.
“This initiative is not about reinventing the wheel; it is about providing a clear pathway for our professionals to grow. By integrating the NSQF, we can.
“This partnership will give a much-needed boost to our Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiatives, ensuring our institutions produce industry-ready graduates.
“It will establish a national benchmark for skills, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development within our media agencies,” she said.
The Minister said that President Tinubu’s vision is to ensure Nigeria’s creative and broadcast media workforce is globally competitive, nationally certified, and contributes meaningfully to job creation, economic growth, and national cohesion.