Jobs

By Dorcas Jonah

The Director-General of Nigeria First Agenda, Mr Henry Nwabueze, announced on Monday that the group aims to create 15.8 million jobs across all sectors of national life.

In a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Nwabueze said the initiative is designed to drive national development, reduce rural-urban migration, build skills, and establish diverse industries.

“Our group aims to create 15,772,740 jobs nationwide, enabling strong oversight of public and private sector organizations.

“This aligns with the Presidential Policy to promote sustainable growth across all sectors of the economy and national life.”

Nwabueze highlighted plans to promote cottage industries in agribusiness, processing, metal fabrication, welding, and industrial design.

Other focus areas include phone manufacturing and temperature systems technology at the grassroots level.

“This initiative will develop skills and capacity at the grassroots for coordinated participation in national development and self-sustenance,” he added.

The programme will be implemented across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, aiming to reduce poverty and curb youth restiveness.

With President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of the Nigeria First Commission Bill, the initiative will be overseen by the Commission’s Directorate of Corps Mobilisation and Participation.

“As President Tinubu said, ‘Poverty is not in Nigeria’s DNA; it was a choice we made as a nation.”This underscores the government’s commitment to reversing poverty and fostering economic growth through the Nigeria First Policy,” Nwabueze affirmed.

He emphasized that the Nigeria First Agenda transcends ethnic, religious, and political divides, promoting a shared Nigerian identity and prioritizing national development to create opportunities for all citizens.

(NAN)

Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi