The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in partnership with INCLUDE Knowledge Platform has unveiled the Renewable Energy curricula and National Occupational Standards (NOS), marking the peak of several activities and collaborative work that went into developing the curricula.
NBTE, in partnership with INCLUDE Knowledge platform, led Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingTVET trainers in renewable energy industry players, professionals, and developmental partners (including GIZ) to participate in intensive curriculum development workshops, where they were meant to revise the already existing Renewable Energy curriculum.
These teams were also meant to develop the curricula for Higher National Diploma (HND) Solar Thermal and Solar Photovoltaic Engineering Technology which includes the National Occupational Standards for Solar Installation and Maintenance levels 4 and 5.
This involves the implementation of research studies to support the process, culminating in the finalisation of the curricula, which have since been approved for adoption by TVET institutions across the country.
The representative of INCLUDE’s Anika Altaf stated this during the unveiling of Renewable Energy curricula and National Occupational Standards (NOS) with the theme, “Green Skills and Political Will in Leadership Implementation”, in Abuja, commending the initiative as vital for job creation in Nigeria’s energy transition.
The Chairman, House Committee on Renewable energy, Honourable Victor Afam Ogene said this work has triggered a rethink of Nigeria’s skills architecture which will lead to socio-economic benefits, it has also aligned with Nigeria’s national strategy, from enabling local content in the green economy to job creation.
“Youth employment and workforce development make up an integral part of the House of Representative’s legislative priorities, I am assuring Nigerians of the legislative support on Renewable Energy to promote laws and policies that create green jobs, while building capacity and prioritizing local content to bridge renewable energy skill gaps”.
Dr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, the Managing Director/CEO of Rural Electrification Agency (REA) noted that with the support of the Nigerian government and development partners, a plethora of programs and initiatives aimed at addressing Nigeria’s energy deficit and ensuring energy access reaches has been designed.
Noting a capable renewable energy workforce and private sector investments are needed to drive this transformational energy agenda and position Nigeria as a foremost renewable energy hub. He also spoke on the critical role of the structured knowledge management development system and praised the NBTE for the development of the enhanced renewable energy curricula.
