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Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The federal government has flagged-off the third phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative meant to help reduce youth unemployment in Nigeria.
The initiative being implemented by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is seeking to train 26,961 unemployed Nigerians on 70 highly demand-driven skill areas spanning agriculture, entrepreneurship development public works, information technology, technical and vocational skills.
Speaking during the unveiling of the initiative, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Mohammed Maigari, said the skill acquisition programme is being implemented to ensure that many Nigerians, particularly the youths are gainfully employed.
