The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to build a skilled, investor-ready workforce, as the Federal Government intensifies reforms aimed at addressing the country’s persistent skills mismatch and unemployment challenges through a data-driven labour market system.
Speaking at the National Skills and Industry Alignment Roundtable (Q2 Series) on the Role of Data in Job Creation, Coordination and Linkages in Abuja on Tuesday, Massimo De Luca, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said the availability of skilled labour remains a major consideration for investors seeking to do business in Nigeria.
According to him, while the country boasts a vast pool of talented young people, many lack the recognition or appropriate skills required for large-scale investment projects.
“We have a shortage of skilled labour when it comes to big investment projects.
“On the other hand, we have a lot of untapped talent that is not adequately recognised. Those are realities that investors take into account”, De Luca said.
