SKILLS ACQUISITION IN NIGERIA

By, Khaylander.

Skill acquisition is the art of learning to do something in order to earn a living and or outlive. There are different types of experts like, fine artists, cloth stylists, hair stylists, vulcanizers, potters, etc. from whom one can learn can learn crafts. Learning to read and write is also a skill acquired at school.

Nigeria of today, the only way to survive the rage of unemployment is through skill acquisition. Acquiring the best skills is what will distinguish you from the crowd.

Vocational skills in this article are also handwork skills because they require undergoing training for you to be fluent in them. Below is the list of vocational/handwork skills;

* Photography (Computer skill)

* Catering/Baking (Domestic skill)

* Tiling (Technical skill)

* Cosmetology (Domestic skill)

* Design & Fashion (Domestic skill)

* Leather work (Technical skill)

* Hairdressing (Domestic skill)

* Brick making and laying (Technical skill)

* Printing (Business skill)

* Dye, soap, cream making (Domestic skill)

* Computer programming/Coding skill (Computer skill)

* Writing and proofreading (Creative skill);etc.

In Nigeria, acquisition of skills has played so many roles in individuals’ existences. It therefore,augments one’s nous and there are so many benefits that can be gotten from it also, such as:

✓Self-employment

✓Various job opportunities

✓Wealth creation

✓Crime reduction.

It demerits are like,low productivity, decrement of employee morale, conflicts between corporations, increase in unemployment, etc.

In conclusion,skill acquisition bridges the gap between the science of coaching, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and recovery.