Osahon Collins, The Legit News
In a groundbreaking move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has officially launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), with the aim of targeting 2.5 million job creation to boost economic opportunities for Nigerian youths within two years.
This was made known today by President Bola Ahmed, GCFR, who was represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima at the launching of LEEP at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.
According to the President, this initiative is a result of the partnerships between the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Ministry of Youth Development and Sapphital Limited, seeks to tackle youth unemployment and promote economic empowerment.
The President, stressed that this programme is designed to expand employment opportunities, equip Nigerian youths with critical skills, and drive economic empowerment through innovation and technological process.
“LEEP is the fulfillment of FG’s promises that this administration is building a Nigeria where members of workforce can attain their full potential” He added
I am delighted to inform you that this programme, when fully operational, will not only tackle youth unemployment but will address the other cross-cutting lingering challenges such as security and economic growth that will advance our national priorities and the attainment of the Renewed Hope Agenda of this administration.
While thanking all stakeholders, the Vice President uses this medium to appreciate the Minister and staff of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for working hard to ensure LEEP unfolds into a reality, describing them as the quiet architects of progress.
In his goodwill message, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, said unemployment is amongst the severe social problems facing youths globally, either directly or remotely with far-reaching consequences that have multi-faceted implications that cannot be ignored.
Dr. Muhammad, said that as jobs become increasingly vulnerable to technological disruption, our duty is not to lament but to prepare. That LEEP aims to provide comprehensive training that equips our people with the right skills to compete and contribute to today’s global economy.
