Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has concluded plans to develop entrepreneurial education in all its secondary schools.
Accordingly, this is to prepare youths towards changing the narrative of becoming self-employed and job creators in the country.
President of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS, Mallam Adam Gupa, who disclosed this in Abuja, said the FCT is set to host the 66th National Congress of ANCOPSS to discuss and conduct several activities that are basically aimed at addressing the critical need for entrepreneurship education in secondary schools.
Gupa said the initiative is poised to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a dynamic global economy.
The ANCOPSS president, while speaking in an interview in Abuja, revealed that the national congress is a week long event, which is filled with insightful discussions and activities, to address the critical need for entrepreneurship education in schools.
Gupa expressed the readiness of the FCT chapter to host the event, saying all is set for this significant programme.
He emphasized that extensive preparations have been made to ensure the success of the congress.
He revealed that the congress, which has as theme ‘Developing entrepreneurship education in secondary schools in Nigeria’, will bring together educators, policy makers and industry experts to explore innovative strategies and practical approaches for integrating entrepreneurship education into the secondary school curriculum.
The president, who commended the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his unwavering support and commitment to the advancement of education in the FCT, said the education secretariat and stakeholders will actively participate in the activities which include Health Walk to promote participants wellness, official opening ceremony featuring keynote addresses from distinguished guests and education leaders.
