Bola Tinubu aims to reduce Nigeria’s unemployment rate by 20% by 2029 through the newly unveiled National Youth Skills Programme, which seeks to equip young people with essential skills for the future, according to Minister for Youth, Jamila Ibrahim.
The minister revealed this on Thursday during an event in Abuja, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to addressing the nation’s unemployment challenges through targeted youth development programs.
Jamila said that the programme was developed to tackle unemployment and equip young people with employable skills.
The minister said, “The key goals are to reduce youth unemployment by 20 per cent in the next five years and achieve up to a 50 per cent increase in youth-led enterprise.
“Through regular assessment, feedback loops and data analysis, we will adjust our strategies as needed to ensure that we stay on track and that no one is left behind.
“With the right skills and training, our youth cannot only find employment but also become the driving force behind these sectors, creating a ripple effect of job opportunities.’’
According to her, the government is committed to empowering youths with financial tools to succeed beyond technical skills.
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The minister added, “That is why we are committed to ensuring that 50 per cent of programme participants will be female and we have designed specific pathways for young women to thrive in sectors like technology, healthcare and entrepreneurship.’’
Jamila stated that, NYSP is designed to target 11 key sectors crucial to Nigeria’s development– agriculture, renewable energy, digital economy and manufacturing.
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