Evaluating Workforce Readiness and Skill Gaps Among Graduates in Nigeria
Building on this trajectory, the Institute has now launched a national study titled “Evaluating
Workforce Readiness and Skill Gaps Among Graduates in Nigeria.” This project, shaped in part
by the insights and collaborations from the Harvard conference, seeks to identify critical
disconnects between educational outcomes and market realities. It examines how curriculum,
pedagogy, and assessment can be redesigned to enhance employability, productivity, and
innovation among Nigeria’s youth.
Leading this national inquiry is Martha Okafor, a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of
Education, who brings extensive expertise in curriculum design, teacher development, and
educational leadership. Having chaired the Education Dialogue at the Harvard conference, she
now collaborates with the Danne Institute to translate global research and partnerships into
actionable, locally relevant strategies for Nigeria’s education sector.
A Collaboration with Purpose
This collaboration, anchored in the shared belief that education is the engine of national
development, aims to produce data-driven insights and practical policy recommendations. Its
findings are expected to shape Nigeria’s next generation of workforce policies, ensuring that
young people are not only employable but also equipped to lead innovation and inclusive growth
in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Through this initiative, the Danne Institute for Research continues to champion evidence-
based reform, forward-looking curriculum design, and research-driven policymaking, advancing
its vision of an education system that prepares every learner to thrive, lead, and transform
society.
