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The new Nigerian curriculum has introduced various vocational trades and subjects to equip students with practical skills. Carpentry is one of the trades, where students learn woodworking, furniture making, and carpentry techniques to prepare them for careers in construction, furniture design, and manufacturing.
Content creation is another trade that focuses on digital media production, social media content creation, and management. This enables students to develop skills in the growing digital industry. Solar technology is also included, where students learn about solar photovoltaic installation and maintenance, providing them with expertise in renewable energy.
Other trades include fashion design and garment making, computer hardware and GSM repairs, livestock farming and animal husbandry, beauty therapy and cosmetology, catering and event management, welding and fabrication, and digital literacy and coding. Entrepreneurship is also a key subject, teaching students basic business skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship principles.
Additionally, the curriculum includes other trades like plumbing and pipe fitting, mechanized agriculture, autobody works, fish farming, and painting, decoration, and interior finishes. These trades aim to equip students with practical skills and prepare them for various careers.
The new curriculum aims to equip students with practical skills, reduce curriculum overload, and build strong trade competencies that are globally competitive. It also focuses on producing job creators rather than job seekers, aligning with the Nigerian government’s goal of promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth. By introducing these vocational trades and subjects, the curriculum seeks to provide students with a wide range of skills and knowledge that can be applied in different industries and fields.
