Hope for Nigeria’s Youth: FG Launches 12-Month Internship With N150,000 Monthly Pay
- The Nigerian government is moving against unemployment, launching a 12-month paid internship for Nigerian youths
- The internship scheme, which targets mostly fresh graduates, aims to provide hands-on training for the candidates
- The programme is part of the government's long-term plan to empower the youth and bridge the unemployment gap
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In a major push to tackle youth unemployment and enhance national productivity, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP), a 12-month paid internship that connects graduates to real-world experience in reputable organisations.
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadeja, announced the initiative during a press briefing in Abuja, describing it as a key pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The programme, he said, is part of the administration’s long-term plan to empower young Nigerians, bridge the unemployment gap, and build a stronger, more inclusive economy.
Nigerian FG launches 12-month internship program
The official launch will take place on Wednesday at the State House Conference Centre, with Vice President Kashim Shettima leading the event.
Each selected fellow will receive a ₦150,000 monthly stipend for the duration of the 12-month programme.
Participants will be placed in both public and private sector organisations, giving them access to mentorship, skill development, and practical experience that will prepare them for long-term careers.
According to Hadeja, the NJFP was designed to mitigate the economic challenges worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also improving Nigeria’s human capital base.
“This initiative empowers youth directly and enhances workforce capacity nationwide,” he said.
Global partners supporting Nigerian FG's internship scheme
The NJFP is being implemented in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - two of Nigeria’s strongest development allies.
According to a report by the Daily Sun, the EU Head of Operations announced a €44 million (about ₦70 billion) commitment to support the programme’s rollout.
Meanwhile, the UNDP representative expressed optimism that this partnership will deepen institutional growth and expand employment opportunities for Nigerian youths.
Internship project a pathway to permanent jobs and entrepreneurship
Beyond immediate employment, the NJFP is designed to create lasting impact. Participating organisations stand to benefit from access to skilled, motivated young professionals, reducing recruitment costs while improving productivity.
For the fellows, the experience could open doors to full-time employment, entrepreneurial ventures, or other career paths.
“At the end of the programme, some organisations may retain fellows, while others may choose to start their own businesses, creating more opportunities for others,” Hadeja added.
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With support from the Federal Government, EU, and UNDP, the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme stands as a beacon of renewed hope, a promise that the country’s youth are not forgotten, but are being equipped to lead the nation’s next economic chapter.
The initiative comes as the Nigerian government has intensified efforts to empower small business owners.
A prior report by Legit.ng disclosed that the Nigerian government launched a N50,000 scheme for small business owners to scale their craft.
Group launches ₦100,000 grant for petty traders
Legit.ng earlier reported that thousands of small-scale traders across Nigeria were set to benefit from the Petty Traders Grant Support Programme, a new financial empowerment scheme designed to uplift street vendors, market sellers, and micro-entrepreneurs struggling to access capital.
The initiative, offering ₦10,000 to ₦100,000 in grants, targets individuals whose livelihoods depend on petty trading, from food vendors and kiosk owners to shoe repairers, tailors, and recharge card sellers, to help them grow self-sustaining businesses without the usual hurdles many anticipate.
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