By Paul Effiong, Abuja
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has boasted that the potentials available in the creative sector in Nigeria, when properly harnessed, could generate 2.7 million jobs in 2025, as the second largest employer of labour.
The speaker, who disclosed this while declaring open, a public hearing on the Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the National Institute for Film and Media Technology, Ukawu, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, yesterday, called for support from all stakeholders.
Abbas, who was represented by Amos Magaji expressed delight about the presentation of the Bill, which he said is perfectly in line with the 10th House Legislative Agenda under his leadership.
The speaker re-affirmed the House’s commitment to reform and modernise the technical education system in order to equip students with relevant skills to thrive and succeed in a challenging economy.
He noted that the 10th House is committed to ensuring the integration of entrepreneurship modules in technical and vocational education curricula inorder to enable students to go into private ventures and become self-employed and independent.
