Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has actually entered into a partnership with Prince Interior Vocational Institute to strengthen entrepreneurship and practical skills development amongst students through a specialised training programme in furnishings production.
The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Comprehending (MoU), is anticipated to produce at least 500 experienced furniture craftsmens within the first two years of the initiative.
Speaking during the signing event held at the Council Chamber of the university on March 13, 2026, the Vice-Chancellor, Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, applauded the institute for initiating the cooperation and considering the university a dependable partner for the entrepreneurial and vocational project.
She likewise expressed appreciation to members of the university management for their assistance in promoting scholastic quality, keeping in mind that the partnership aligns with the entrepreneurial advancement output requirements of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
“The partnership is one of the criteria for TETFund guidelines in entrepreneurial advancement output, and it will be advantageous to the whole NSUK community,” she stated.
In her remarks, the Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Rashidah Funke Olanrewaju, revealed delight over the partnership, noting that trainees would take advantage of training in about 50 various skills offered at the centre.
She thanked the institute for the cooperation and expressed optimism that the collaboration would be productive and useful to both celebrations.
On the other hand, the management of the institute, led by its Ceo, Emeka Owgueke, commended the management of the university for recognising the value of trade education and business development in addressing youth joblessness and developing a resistant local economy.
According to the institute, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to producing chances for young Nigerians to obtain marketable abilities and establish sustainable services within the furniture and interior decoration industry.
Individuals in the programme will be exposed to the entire furnishings production value chain, including raw material sourcing, product manufacturing, ending up, branding, marketing, and circulation.
As part of the cooperation, plans are likewise underway to develop a medium-scale furnishings workshop within the university, geared up with essential machines to support practical training while assisting the institution lower the cost of furnishings procurement.
Under the arrangement, students will receive hands-on training in furniture making, interior item style, and service advancement, equipping them with the practical skills required to develop and manage effective enterprises after graduation.
The initiative forms part of the university’s more comprehensive commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-driven learning under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman.