Nigeria to Host TVET Conference to Boost Youth Employment and Skills

Nigeria is preparing to host the 2026 National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) conference, an event designed to unlock opportunities for the nation's burgeoning youth population. The conference aims to advance skills development, create employment opportunities, and stimulate industrial growth across the country.

Organized by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), the event carries the theme: “Harnessing TVET as a Pathway to Employment: Building a System for Employability, Inclusion, and Green Growth in Nigeria.” It will serve as a crucial platform for key stakeholders, including government officials, industry experts, development partners, academics, and civil society organizations, to convene and strengthen coordination within Nigeria’s TVET sector.

The 2026 conference is presented as a unique opportunity to translate ongoing reforms into coordinated, scalable, and sustainable actions that effectively respond to labor market demands. The ultimate goal is to create pathways to employment and unlock opportunities for Nigeria's growing youth demographic.

Support for the conference comes from several international governments, including Germany, Switzerland, Korea, and France. The event is also being organized in cooperation with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and other development partners, such as the Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).