The Federal Government has intensified its efforts to combat youth unemployment by inaugurating the Steering Committee of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP).
The NJFP, a collaboration between the Nigerian government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims to address the challenges facing Nigerian graduates in securing meaningful employment. The programme is coordinated by the Office of the Vice President and supported by the European Union (EU).
Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the importance of the NJFP as more than just an employment initiative but as a platform for youth-driven innovation, employability, and leadership. He highlighted that the programme seeks to equip Nigerian youth with the skills needed to become successful employees, innovators, and leaders.
Shettima also urged stakeholders to collaborate in tackling youth unemployment, which he described as a pressing challenge with long-term consequences for Nigeria’s future. He further stressed the importance of scaling the NJFP’s impact through practical, real-world applications that foster transformative learning experiences.
The NJFP is one of several key initiatives directly overseen by the Vice President’s office, alongside the Human Capital Development (HCD) programme, Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE), and the Expanded MSME Clinics programmes.
