Job Alert for 20 Million Nigerians as FG Announces New National Programme, Details Emerge
- The federal government has launched a national skills programme to connect 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities
- Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the initiative while leading the reactivated Generation Unlimited (GenU) Nigeria Board
- Coinciding with International Youth Day 2025, Shettima described the country’s youthful population as a unique advantage
The Federal Government has launched a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030.
The initiative will prioritise women, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be female.
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This was revealed in a statement shared via X by Nigeria's vice president Kashim Shettima on Thursday, August 14.
The statement noted that Shettima, while chairing the inaugural meeting of the reactivated Board of Generation Unlimited (GenU) Nigeria, disclosed that the programme is designed to bridge the gap between young people and viable economic opportunities across the country.
Shettima chairs reactivated GenU Nigeria board
The Vice President’s assumption of the role as Chairman of the GenU Nigeria Board marks a renewed focus on youth empowerment. GenU, a global multi-sector partnership, aims to prepare young people for the future of work through skills development, entrepreneurship, and employment pathways.
Speaking at the event, Shettima underscored the importance of Nigeria’s demographic advantage.
“With over 60 per cent of our population below the age of 25, we cannot afford to squander this asset,” he said.
He added:
“An advantage unrealised is merely potential wasted. We must refine it, we must invest in it, and we must channel it towards productive destinies.”
Initiative aligns with International Youth Day
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The board meeting coincided with the 2025 International Youth Day celebrations, themed “Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future.”
The Vice President emphasised that the programme’s targets are not just ambitious but achievable with coordinated public and private sector support.
He added:
“In a rapidly ageing world, Nigeria’s youthful population is our superpower and comparative advantage. This initiative is about unlocking that potential and ensuring every young person has the skills and opportunities to contribute to national development.”
Source: Legit.ng
