President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans for Nigeria's first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, positioning human capital as the nation's greatest economic asset. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on August 13, 2025 | President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans for Nigeria's first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, positioning human capital as the nation's greatest economic asset. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025 in Abuja — represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima — the President emphasised the urgent need to bridge the gap between the education system and industry demands. He warned that without decisive investment in workforce skills, Nigeria risks stalling its economic growth. Read also, With the theme "Manpower Development: The Bridge Between Potential and Productivity," the summit gathers policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and international partners to design strategies that align talent development with the country's industrial ambitions. The policy aims to equip Nigerians with relevant, future-ready skills, boost productivity, and drive sustainable industrialisation, forming a cornerstone of the administration's economic transformation agenda. | | | |
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