The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, says Nigeria’s education system still falls short of producing graduates with the skills needed for a technology-driven global economy.

 He said the system must urgently integrate technology and entrepreneurship at all levels, especially as artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of work.

Speaking at the 13th convocation of Nile University in Abuja, Echono called for major reforms in infrastructure, curriculum and teacher training. 

He recommended that Nigeria move closer to UNESCO’s 15 to 20 per cent national budget benchmark for education, noting that countries like Rwanda and Kenya have recorded progress by prioritizing education in their budgets.

Nile University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dilli Dogo, said the institution focuses on innovation, skills development and entrepreneurship, supported by internships, certifications and partnerships aimed at producing job creators.