The literacy rate in China is now 99.83%. In other words, out of every 100 people above 15 years, 99 can read and write. In 2022, the gross enrollment rate in tertiary education (university, polytechnic, etc) in China reached 59.6%.
The literacy rate in Russia is 99.70%. In Russia, about 56% of adults hold a tertiary degree, and that number is the second highest attainment rate after Canada of all OECD and partner countries, and 19% points more than the OECD average. OECD countries include the UK, US, Germany, etc. In the United States, the percentage of people with bachelor’s degrees or higher is about 37.7%.
In Abia State, we go to school and attend universities just as other states and nations. But we want to borrow something big from some of these countries: put the best money on young people, not just on the post-secondary school level. Yes, that includes developing and investing in world-class vocational education that will produce the best tilers, plumbers, electricians, etc for Nigeria and Africa in general. Our young people are literate – one of the highest in Nigeria at above 94% – but our translation into opportunity has not been properly unlocked. The new budget of the state government is designed to enable that redesign.
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Capital Expenditure took the lion’s share, claiming 84% of the total budget, while 16% was allocated to Recurrent Expenditure. This allocation pattern signifies a considerable commitment to boosting infrastructure and growth in the state. Notably, 20% was allocated to education and 15% to healthcare, underlining the government’s dedication to these critical sectors.
I admire what they do in Togo and Chad on vocational education. You may be surprised that those nice mansions you see in Lagos, Abuja and everywhere in Nigeria would not have looked great without Togolese who are masters in tiling. Yes, we import those skills into Nigeria.
If you run a vocational school, my state of Abia has opportunities here. We would like to have you come to Abia State. Note that with the demand of these skills, you can train and empower young people who will have gainful employment. The state has support mechanisms.
Hello Togolese, Chadians, etc and proprietors in this craft trade…please connect; come to Abia and set up a school. We will provide tons of support because we want to have working ABIA YOUTH.
The literacy rate in China is now 99.83%. In other words, out of every 100 people above 15 years, 99 can read and write. In 2022, the gross enrollment rate in tertiary education (university, polytechnic, etc) in China reached 59.6%.
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This one is very dear to some of us, we have been on the matter with a federal ministry for couple of years now, and they are still dragging their feet. Maybe a state government will step in and take the lead. The economy is largely artisan, so, without training and equipping people who can do a good job professionally, we are merely joking. It is one thing to acquire relevant and practical skill, and is another thing to conduct yourself professionally; both aspects are still grossly in short supply.
Abia is leading.
Prof. am Collins Eze (an Abian) a CORBON licenced Builder with a first class degree in building, I have been practicing for years.
If given the opportunity, I will like to tutor in the AIIP as part of my contribution.