The FME Newsletter is a publication of the Federal Ministry of Education which conveys the ctivities/ programmes of all the Departments, Units, Divisions, and Branches of the Ministry. as well a her Agencies and other education stakeholders. This collection forms a database for FME news, information and updates.

In the contemporary world, strength of a nation is not only based on natural resources large population, but also on intellectual capacity and technological advancement. S to say that has become imperative for people to be able to utlise the body of knowledge p they acquire. be it in a fo formal non-formalsetting.

In light Of the above, we bring to your knowledge one of the most nnovative Educative programmes embarked upon the Federal Government of Vigeria, through the Federal Ministry S Education to revamp the education sector to better serve the critical needs and aspirations of the Nation.

The Federal Government ipproved the Innovation Development and Effectiveness u the Acquisition Ir Skls (IDEAS) Project. The project has the objective of improving the relevance of the labour market .1 entrant both the formal and informal sectors ot the Nigerian economy. It is structured to harness and address skil gaps at the post-basic and informal
sector.

Ultimately, it will create some caluber of persons with requisite entrepreneurial skills to embark on self-employment or be employed by industries. It will also positively impact on graduate unemployment and, thereby contribute to the overall social stability, economic growth as well as strengthen the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. For more information on the project, please visit the website: www.ideasproject.gov.ng

This edition of the Newsletter provides an outlook of the Ministry and some of its numerous activities.