By Joy Joseph

The four staff of ESUT who recently participated in a one-month Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme organised by GIZ in Germany has presented their report to the management of the institution with a call on the integration of the German model of education into Nigerian system.

Presenting the report on Thursday, 9^th October, 2025 during the two-day capacity building training workshop organised by the ESUT Management for frontline staff, the leader of the team and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chike Nwoha while thanking the management for the exposure, said the knowledge gained would enhance experiential learning and accord the staff, when trickled down, the opportunity to impact hands-on training on the students.

“The visit was hosted by the Hessian Institute of Continuing Vocational Education and Training (HLfT) and sponsored by GIZ. The purpose was to gain first-hand insights into the German Dual Training System and explore how its success could be adapted to strengthen technical and vocational education and training in Nigeria.

“The German dual training system is renowned for its ability to produce a highly skilled and work-ready workforce. We observed how the model seamlessly connects education with industry, supported by strong collaboration, regulations, and practical application. Thus, there is a symbiotic relationship between vocational schools, companies, and government agencies. Stakeholders buy-in: Government, industry/employer, chamber, parents and apprentices’ active participation.

“The German system is highly effective for cultivating a skilled workforce, and we believe that we can integrate this model into our own system,” he said.

On her part, the Director of Research and Innovations, Professor Harmony Nwobodo-Nzeribe, said the training afforded them the opportunity to experiment on a lot trainings including production of tools through fabrication. She requested that the management should make provision for the team to organise a training workshop for all the staff of the university to ensure swift and comprehensive integration and implementation of the model in ESUT.

It could be recalled that four staff of ESUT recently visited Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, (TVET) aimed at promoting innovation through practical, hands-on, and competent-based teaching.

The members of staff are: Dr Onah Thomas, former HOD of Mechatronics Department. Prof. Harmony Nwobodo-Nzeribe, HOD, Biomedical Engineering, and Dr. Celestine Nwobodo fron Civil Engineering. As well as the Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the DVC, Professor Chike Nwoha.

The group returned to Enugu on Friday, October 3^rd.