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FG Re-Launches NYSP to Create Over 5 Million Job
Joel Ajayi
In a continuous effort to tackle unemployment affecting the fabric of Nigeria’s existence, the Federal government on Thursday re-launched the National Youth Skills Programme NYSP for sustainable growth innovations that will help build Nigeria’s future that will impact future generations.
NYSP is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development that addresses the critical skills gap among Nigerian Youth.
Speaking at the launching of NYSP in Abuja, the Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim will launch the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP) and stated that relaunching the initiative will turn things around for Nigerian Youth.
According to her, our nation is at a pivotal moment. The future of our youth, the heart of our progress, hangs in the balance.
“Let us imagine a Nigeria where every young person has the skills to pursue their dreams.
“This vision fuels the (NYSP). Today, we are taking a significant step towards turning this vision into reality. I am thrilled to introduce the National Youth Skills Program (NYSP), a daring initiative crafted to ignite the flame of potential in our youth and pave the way for a brighter future.
“This program is not just a new initiative but a bold and transformative strategy to tackle one of our nation’s most pressing issues—youth unemployment.
“Right now, over 42.5% of our young people, the lifeblood of our nation, remain unemployed. About 33 million young Nigerians wake up daily without a clear path. This is not just a statistic—it’s the story of potential untapped, dreams deferred, and futures put on hold. We cannot afford to let this continue, and that’s why the National Youth Skills Program is so crucial.
“The NYSP is designed to turn this around. We are targeting 11 key sectors that are vital to Nigeria’s development and can create millions of jobs. Sectors like agriculture, renewable energy, and the digital economy can potentially drive Nigeria’s future, and the NYSP is the key to unlocking this potential. 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.
“Through the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), we have already allocated ₦110 billion for the 2024 fiscal year to support youth-led businesses. With the upcoming National Youth Development Bank, we will expand this, providing more youth with the grants, loans, and mentorship they need to turn their ideas into thriving enterprises.
“What makes the NYSP truly special is our commitment to inclusivity. We ensure that this program reaches every corner of Nigeria—from the bustling cities of Lagos and Abuja to the most remote villages in Borno, Benue, and Bayelsa. No young person should feel that opportunity is beyond their reach.
We know that women and persons with disabilities are often left out of the economic conversation.
“That’s why we’ve committed to ensuring that 50% of program participants will be female, and we have designed specific pathways for young women to thrive in sectors like technology, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. We’ve also partnered with local and international organizations to ensure that persons with disabilities have full access to all training programs, with necessary accommodations provided. This isn’t just a program for a select few—this is a program for all young Nigerians, regardless of their gender, background, or abilities.
“We have learned valuable lessons from previous skills programs. For instance, past initiatives often focused solely on training without providing the necessary financial support, which meant many young people had the skills but lacked the capital to start their businesses. With the NYSP, we are bridging that gap. We’re not just offering skills training; we’re providing a holistic solution one that includes mentorship, financial backing, and industry partnerships.
“As we launch this initiative today, we are doing more than just kicking off another government program. We are laying the foundation for a future where every young Nigerian has the skills, opportunities, and support to achieve their dreams. This is about renewed hope. It’s about allowing our youth to build the life they want here in Nigeria without looking elsewhere.”
She sought the support of all the stakeholders to join hands with the ministry to help build Nigeria’s future and impact generations to come.
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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.
In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.
Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.
“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.
Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.
“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.
Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.
“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.
“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.
Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.
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