According to him, it will also provide alternative pathways after graduation.
She said many young people eventually thrive in vocational careers, and exposing them to such skills before leaving secondary school could guide their choices.
“At the end of the day, a child may end up pursuing a vocational skill rather than academics at the university.
“The academic knowledge will only support and guide such a child,” she said.
Adedokun stressed that relying solely on academics limits students’ potential.
“We should not train our students only on academia. They should also have vocational skills because no one can tell what a child will become in the future,” she said.
She noted that countries like China and Japan, where children begin learning simple handwork from as early as ages three and four, contribute significantly to their economic and technological advancement.
Adedokun urged federal and state governments to adopt similar models by strengthening vocational education structures in Nigerian schools.
“It would be good and beneficial to everyone in the country,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)