One of the most consequential policy failures in Nigeria's development journey has been the steady neglect of technical and vocational education. How does a country with millions of unemployed and underemployed young people continue to face shortages of skilled workers across multiple sectors? The contradiction becomes even more striking when one considers the growing demand for electricians, solar technicians, plumbers, welders, carpenters, refrigeration specialists, automobile technicians, and numerous other skilled artisans. However, despite these opportunities, technical colleges across the country struggle to attract students, achieving less than 10 per cent of their target enrolment.