Technology company HP has advised Nigeria and other countries to modernise their education systems to include vital human skills within school curriculums to help pupils secure jobs in an increasing AI driven world.
This recommendation came from a 2026 report produced in partnership with the Global Learning Council and the Education Leaders Forum. The report included input from 58 educators, policy makers and future of work leaders globally.
Creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration were highlighted as increasingly crucial skills to learn, as AI continues to change the way we work and learn in workplaces.
To help, policy makers were advised to produce clear structures to ensure these skills are taught through education. This includes ensuring that they are put into school timetables and appropriately resourced.
The report also stressed that pupils in state schools and those in under-resourced communities need to be ensured access to new learning opportunities. AI tools can be utilised with support from teachers, low bandwidth learning platforms and cost-effective technology.
HP also urged education bodies to ensure that literacy and numeracy remain core learning priorities whilst incorporating hands-on and creative teaching practices to improve pupils’ problem solving skills.
A lack of assessment systems was identified as a key barrier to recognition of these skills. Recommendations include creating standardised assessments so that students can be assessed by universities and employers across multiple countries.
David McQuarrie, HP’s Chief Commercial Officer and Chair of HP Futures said: “Collaboration between educators, policy and employers will be key to ensuring young people are equipped for future opportunities.”
Mayank Dhingra, HP’s Director and Global Head of Education Business and Strategy added:”We should ensure students have internationally recognised qualifications for their transferable skills.”
The report was based on findings from a survey of 6,206 students across 37 countries. Of these 88% were aged between 12-17 years old.
HP Urges Nigeria to Prepare Students for Artificial Intelligence Jobs
