By George OPARA
The federal government has adopted Biometric registration systems for monitoring the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme as the Federal Ministry of Education prepares for the rollout of Cohort 2.
This disclosure was contained in a statement endorsed by Ikharo Attah, the Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa on Saturday.
The statement said the Ministry has started a two-day capacity-building workshop for State Project Monitoring Officers(PMOs) to make for stronger oversight, transparency, and compliance ahead of the new phase.
The workshop, titled “Strengthening Monitoring, Compliance and Programme Delivery for Cohort 2 Implementation,” brought together State PMOs from across the country to build capacity for monitoring training centres, supporting implementation, and ensuring beneficiaries receive quality skills training under the Federal Government’s flagship TVET initiative.
In his opening speech in Abuja, National Coordinator of Special Programmes under the Honourable Minister of Education, Adebayo Onigbanjo, described the training as critical to consolidating the gains of the programme and maintaining implementation standards nationwide.
Onigbanjo explained State PMOs serve as the eyes and ears of the ministry in the field, with responsibility for monitoring accredited training centres, validating compliance with programme guidelines, and ensuring trainees receive instruction that aligns with national objectives.
He, however, affirmed that TVET is one of the key pillars of the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative and a flagship programme designed to equip Nigerians with practical, industry-relevant, and employable skills.
Meanwhile, participants at the workshop are being trained on the operation of biometric registration systems deployed across training centres to strengthen data integrity, beneficiary verification, and accountability within the programme.
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