Prof Suwaiba Said Ahmad, the Minister of State for Education, has reassured the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting informal technical hubs known as Panteka Centres.
Ahmad disclosed this when the leadership of the centres, led by the National President, Nasiru Adamu, paid a visit to the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja. According to her, the centres play a crucial role in creating jobs, reducing poverty, and addressing insecurity nationwide.
She stressed that their contribution to skills development cannot be overlooked as they continue to serve as training grounds for young people in technical and vocational education.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the centres as economic treasures that must be harnessed for national growth.
He explained that a results-based funding model has been approved, which will see accredited centres receive N45,000 per trained student. The disbursement, he noted, would be made in three tranches.
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