A report released on Wednesday by the Public Service Commission, has helped focus attention on some skills gap that exists in certain sectors of the job market.

The report outlines several key academic courses that are paramount in the national development process, but are not taught by higher institutions of learning.

Whereas the government has made great strides in assisting Rwandans to acquire relevant skills, both at home and abroad, the report shows that a lot still has to be done, if the demands of the labour market are to be met.

Therefore, our universities must take these findings seriously and introduce such missing courses that are relevant to Rwanda’s development aspirations.

At the same time, it ought to be realized that students should be given career guidance early enough so that they do not embark on academic programmes that may not help them in the future.

This is a process that should begin in secondary schools. The report findings therefore, should be embraced by all stakeholders in the education sector and related institutions.

Relevant education will not only help bridge the skills gaps, but it will also make Rwandans more competitive in the regional and international job markets.

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