THE OFFICE | Bridging the Gap Between Education, Skills and Workforce Readiness

THE OFFICE | Bridging the Gap Between Education, Skills and Workforce Readiness

From Lagos talks 913 by Lagos Talks 91.3

May 3, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the disconnect between education, skills acquisition, and workforce readiness in Nigeria.

On this episode of The Office , Kolawole sits down with Akintunde Oluwole Sawyerr for a forward-looking conversation on the growing disconnect between education, skills acquisition, and workforce readiness in Nigeria. Drawing from his experience across diplomacy, logistics, healthcare, agricultural development, and now leadership at the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the discussion explores how institutions can better prepare young people for the realities of today’s labour market. From access to education and financing to employability, vocational training, and the future of work, the conversation examines what must change to create a system that produces not just graduates, but capable and adaptable professionals. Insightful and solution-driven, this episode looks at the intersection of education, opportunity, and national development through the lens of practical workforce transformation.

People in this episode

Host: Kolawole

Guest: Akintunde Oluwole Sawyerr

Topics covered

  • education
  • skills acquisition
  • workforce readiness
  • vocational training
  • national development

Keywords

  • education
  • workforce
  • skills
  • vocational training
  • employment
  • Nigerian Education Loan Fund

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nigerian Education Loan Fund

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