Bridging the Skills Gap: TVET’s Role in Solving Youth Unemployment in Nigeria

Youth unemployment remains a pressing global issue, particularly in developing economies. Despite increasing levels of formal education, many young people struggle to find employment due to a persistent mismatch between the skills they possess and the needs of the labor market. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems are uniquely positioned to bridge this skills gap by equipping youth with demand-driven, practical, and industry-relevant competencies. This paper examined th