The federal government has approved N120 billion to commence skills acquisition training for youths across the country.
Speaking at the Adolescent and Youth Ministerial Dialogue on Wellbeing, Health, and Development in Abuja yesterday, the minister of state for education, represented by Professor Ali Idris from the Ministry of Education, said the initiative is targeted at vulnerable youth, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) across the geopolitical zones.
The two-day ministerial dialogue, on the theme: “From Words to Action,” supported by Plan International Nigeria, UNESCO, and the International Federation of Red Cross, aims to ensure inclusive policymaking and amplify the voices of adolescents and youths in national development efforts.
He said, “If you have a registered company capable of training at least 60,000 people within three months, the Ministry will pay that company. Likewise, individuals who undergo training will receive a starter pack upon completion.”
According to the minister, the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is expected to provide sustainable youth employment and empowerment opportunities.
