* Reaffirms dedication to establishing autism centres throughout six geopolitical zones
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja
The Federal Government has referred to as on vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities to prioritise diploma programmes that deal with important manpower shortages, reply to rising societal wants and equip graduates with specialised abilities for skilled follow and employment.
It stated such programmes ought to embrace levels in Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology and Medical Social Work, noting that increasing coaching in these fields would assist bridge gaps in specialised healthcare and social providers whereas creating extra profession alternatives for younger Nigerians.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, additionally reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to establishing autism centres throughout the six geopolitical zones to enhance entry to specialised care and assist for individuals on the autism spectrum and their households.
Alausa careworn that universities should align their educational choices with nationwide workforce wants and the rising demand for specialised skilled providers.
He famous that growing these programmes would strengthen Nigeria’s capability to present important providers regionally, scale back gaps in specialist care and construct a talented workforce able to assembly the wants of the inhabitants.
The deliberate autism centres are anticipated to assist entry to prognosis, therapeutic providers and analysis, whereas serving as regional hubs for households, healthcare professionals and academic establishments.
The initiative displays the Federal Government’s willpower to strengthen native capability and enhance assist for individuals with autism and associated developmental situations.
The minister assured stakeholders that the Federal Government would proceed to pursue reforms that develop entry to related training, strengthen institutional capability and promote abilities growth.
Alausa recommended the Chairman of the Federal Government Committee for the Advancement of Audiology, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, Dr. Victoria Amu, for her ardour and dedication to responsibility.
He referred to as on vice-vhancellors and different college directors to work carefully with the Ministerial Committee Chairman, Dr. Victoria Amu, the related regulatory businesses {and professional} our bodies to facilitate the event of the proposed programmes and be sure that coaching meets applicable educational {and professional} requirements.
The minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to constructing a responsive and inclusive larger training system that equips Nigerians with related abilities, addresses important manpower gaps and expands entry to important specialised providers.
The initiatives kind a part of the administration’s broader efforts to strengthen human capital growth, enhance service supply and be sure that Nigeria’s training system responds successfully to nationwide priorities and the wants of its residents.
