Nigeria Expands TVET Collaboration Through Partnership With Doha University
Otamere Gladness 
Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has strengthened its global technical and vocational education and training (TVET) ties through a new collaboration with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), following a high-level engagement led by the Federal Ministry of Education.
In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said the visit to UDST marked a strategic expansion of Nigeria’s international education partnerships, aimed at improving workforce readiness and modernising technical training nationwide.
The agreement focuses on exchanging academic personnel, upgrading instructor training, and delivering specialised certification courses in high-demand technical fields. Nigerian vocational educators will now have access to advanced training in areas such as welding, HVAC technology, plumbing, electrical installation and solar energy systems.
The partnership also includes the development of a robust quality assurance framework to elevate the credibility of Nigeria’s TVET qualifications. UDST will support Nigeria in establishing internationally recognised standards to ensure vocational certificates and diplomas meet global industry expectations.
Beyond certification reform, the collaboration aims to boost youth employability by linking Nigerian students to innovation labs and business incubation centres in Doha. The ministry said these platforms would help young people build entrepreneurial capacity and pursue opportunities in emerging technology-driven sectors.
Officials described the partnership as a major step in Nigeria’s drive to modernise technical education and produce a globally competitive workforce. The ministry said that working with internationally recognised institutions would help Nigerian youth gain practical skills needed to thrive in both local and international markets.
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