The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, on Tuesday, concluded empowerment training for unemployed youths in Lagos under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). This is even as the ministry revealed that the Federal Government is investing over N4.6billion for the training, tooling and/or payment of monthly stipends on the Batch C beneficiaries of the NSIP.
Speaking during the programme which held in Lagos on Tuesday, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, explained that the aim of the initiative is to address youth unemployment in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s deliberate efforts to reduce poverty in Nigeria.
According to the Minister who was represented by Mr Rufai Tokunbo, a Director in the Ministry, “The NSIP was initiated since 2016 as a strategy for enhancing social inclusion.
“NSIP is, so far, recognised as one of the largest social protection programmes in Africa with about $1billion invested annually to improve the lives of the poor and most vulnerable in the country. Since its introduction in 2016, the programme has impacted positively on the lives of the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria, including persons with disability and forcibly displaced persons (internally displaced persons and returnees).
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“In furtherance of President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval for the restructuring of NSIP, processes have been instituted to institutionalise the NSIP and to make it more impactful on the economy and to reach citizens. This led to the introduction of the N-Skills programme, which is based on a certification system and accreditation of practical training provided through the informal apprenticeship System anchored by Master Craft Persons (MCPs) and the formal training system including using the Community Skills Development Centres (COSDECs) in many States.
“While the N-Skills accommodates many skills-based enterprises, this Smart Phone Repairs is used to pilot the programme under the NPower non-graduate component. This is consistent with the national aspiration of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years. The Ministry worked with technical service providers to provide the NSkills training services to 6,475 unemployed youths across the Federation.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, we are here in Lagos State for the closing ceremony of the in-centre training component of the N-Skills programme. Once again, I want to stress that all of you were carefully selected to explore the job and wealth creation opportunities in the information technology sector, which is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Nigerian economy.
“On successful completion of the in-centre training, you will be issued a Certificate of Attendance and given a starter pack that would enable you to start the smartphone repairs business. Business Clinics are also being set up in partnership with States and FCT to provide post-training business start-up and entrepreneurship mentoring and support to the beneficiaries of the programme. Each beneficiary will today be given tools and equipment that include: Rework Soldering Station (Soldering Iron); Digital Multimeter; Set of Precision Screwdriver and Repair Tool Kit, and Magnifying lamp
“Finally, let me reiterate the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to addressing poverty and youth unemployment in Nigeria, through the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP. The graduate and non-graduate components of the N-Power programme have been expanded to provide job opportunities for 12,981 unemployed youths in Lagos State under Batch C, following the successfully exiting of 16,694 youths under Batches A & B.
“You may wish to note that under the NSIP, the Federal Government is investing over N4.6 billion for the training, tooling and/or payment of monthly stipends on the Batch C beneficiaries. This is a tremendous direct injection of resources at the grassroots and in the hands of the youths.
“Through the N-Power Programme, the provision of much-needed services in the education, health and agricultural sectors will be enhanced in the State and the beneficiaries will be engaged in income-generating activities that would contribute to local economic growth.
“With Mr President’s approval for expansion of the NSIP, we will, in sha Allah, double job and wealth creation opportunities for the teeming youths of the Lagos State soon. I, therefore, acknowledge the support and cooperation of the State Government and other stakeholders towards the realization of Mr President’s agenda of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty.”
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