Dr Temitope Alake, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, has called for a shift towards skill-based education and enhanced collaboration between academic institutions and industry to address the skills gap in Nigeria's engineering workforce. He noted that the rapid evolution of technology has contributed to this gap, which negatively impacts economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. Alake emphasized the need for practical training to equip graduates with relevant skills for the job market.
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