ECOWAS advocates stronger guidance in h5gh schools

The Economic Community of West African States Parliament has called for strengthening guidance and counselling services in secondary schools across the sub-region.

The call was made by Onyeka Peter Nwebonyi, a member of Nigeria’s delegation to the regional parliament, on the sidelines of the ongoing joint committee delocalised meeting on Education, Science and Culture; Health; and Telecommunications and Information Technology in Lomé.

The meeting is themed “Strengthening Curriculum Alignment with Socio-Economic Needs of the ECOWAS Region.”

Nwebonyi emphasised the need for deliberate action to bridge the gap between education and technical expertise, describing the mismatch between training and practical skills as a major challenge facing the region.

He warned that education should go beyond the acquisition of certificates and focus on ensuring that training aligns with labour market demands.