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According to JamiiForums, there are job opportunities available, but there is a lack of workers who possess the appropriate practical skills for production. This gap in qualified personnel is hindering the ability to fill these positions effectively.

Coastal youth have been encouraged to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to gain marketable skills that improve their employability. This call was made during an event in Changamwe Sub-County, where National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary cheques worth Sh2.9 million were issued. The emphasis was placed on avoiding indiscipline and substance abuse.

The Federal Government has launched phase two of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme aimed at enhancing skills for young Nigerians. This initiative is designed to boost employability and promote economic empowerment among participants, who will also receive a monthly stipend.

Naira Ali has expressed her disapproval of DJs who focus on playing viral songs instead of honing their skills in the profession. In a statement, she emphasized that merely playing trending tracks from platforms like YouTube or TikTok does not qualify someone as a true DJ.

Abel Ibidapo, a Professor of Technical Education at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), has emphasized the need for a significant transformation in Nigeria's education system. He argues that practical skills acquisition should be prioritized over merely obtaining certificates to effectively drive the country's economy, according to Tribune Online.

The Ugandan government has announced the introduction of four new courses at the Presidential Zonal Industrial Skilling Hubs to enhance practical skills among young Ugandans for employment and wealth creation. This initiative was revealed during the opening of a one-week induction training for newly appointed Finance Managers, with a warning from Minister Babalanda against financial mismanagement.

According to TechCentral, Johannesburg's enterprise IT departments are experiencing a significant tech skills exodus, overshadowing the start-up scene in Cape Town. This trend raises concerns about the future of the tech workforce in South Africa as skilled professionals leave the region.