
The Federal Government said it is collaborating with agencies including UNICEF and the International Labour Organisation to help Nigerian youths acquire skills suited to the 21st-century job market. Minister for Youth Development Ayodele Olawande disclosed the initiative at a two-day regional consultative meeting, according to Punch. The effort is presented as preparation for emerging employment opportunities, though the blurb does not provide funding, targets, timelines, or implementation details.
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