The Federal Government has announced plans to empower at least seven million Nigerian youths through a nationwide dual vocational and digital skills training initiative.
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Germany, at his office in Abuja.
According to Olawande, the initiative reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to equipping young Nigerians with practical, industry-relevant skills that promote self-reliance, innovation, and employability.
He explained that the programme, being implemented through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA), aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is designed to expand access to technical and digital education through partnerships with German and Nigerian institutions.
Olawande emphasized that the Ministry is working closely with the Chambers Academy, the Nigerian Institute for Vocational Training and Corporate Development, and the German Chambers of Commerce, as well as relevant ministries and agencies such as the Ministries of Labour and Science, to strengthen vocational and digital learning across the country.
“Our goal is not just to produce job seekers but to nurture innovators and entrepreneurs who will contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economy,” the Minister said.
