Following the recent federal government's announcement of the introduction of 15 skills acquisition programmes in the Primary and Junior Secondary Schools Curricular, the National Open University of Nigeria's Staff School, Kaduna, has commenced the training of its pupils in various skills acquisition programmes.
The federal government has designed the programmes in such a way that students will be able to choose one out of the 15 skills and obtain both theoretical and practical knowledge of it before promotion to another class.
Moreover, according to the designed programme, the students will choose a practical skill out of the 15 skills and have the knowledge from Primary to Junior Secondary 3 (9yrs) starting from 2025 academic year.
The 15 skills courses are: plumbing, tilling and floor working, plaster of paris (POP) installation, event decoration and management, bakery and confectioneries, hair dressing, makeup, interior design, GSM repair, satellite antenna installation, CCTV intercom installation and maintenance, solar installation and maintenance and garment makeup.
Others are agriculture and processing that include crop production, bee keeping, horticulture, sheep and goat farming, poultry and rabbit farming and basic literacy (IT and Robotics).
In an interaction with NOUN News, the Head of Administration, NOUN Staff School, Mrs. Maryam Kida, stated that it is part of their commitment to key in to the initiative of the federal government in order to foster holistic development in the children.
She highlighted the importance of hand skills and practical activities in growth and education, which include carpentry, hairdressing, bead making, fashion design, and electrical installations.
She further explained that as a pilot scheme parents are not expected to pay a single penny but are required to purchase items for the practicals.
Kida therefore urged parents to take an active role in encouraging their children for the new development.
Moreover, she narrated that the initiative is designed to enhance creativity, develop practical skills, and promote teamwork among students.
“Throughout this programme, students will engage in various hands-on activities that not only foster their artistic talents but also help them learn the value of craftsmanship,” said Kida.
She added that the pupils will have the opportunity to work with different materials and tools, allowing them to explore their interests and showcase their unique skills.
Kida appealed to the parents to ensure that their wards come to school prepared with a willingness to learn and create, and encouraged them to support their efforts at home by discussing what they learn and inspiring with love for these skills.
The area the school commenced training on were bead making, plumbing, hair dressing, fashion design, electrical installation and carpentry.
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