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Nigeria at 64: Tinubu Announces Employment Scheme To Create 2.5 Jobs For Nigerians Through LEEP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced an employment scheme, known as Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme, LEEP to create jobs for 2.5 Nigerians directly and indirectly.
Tinubu made this announcement during his 64th Independence Day State of the Nation broadcast on Tuesday.
He said the initiative which will commence in November 2024 aims to ensure the welfare and safety of workers across the country.
“In addition, later this month, we shall launch The Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP). It is conceived as a comprehensive suite of interventions at job creation by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment that is aimed at facilitating the creation of 2.5 million jobs, directly and indirectly, on an annual incremental basis whilst simultaneously ensuring the welfare and safety of workers across the country”, he said.
The president also has announced the national 30-day Youths Conference to address economic hardship.
Tinubu made this known during his 64th Independence Day State of the Nation broadcast on Tuesday.
The President said the confab will ensure that the voices of youths are heard and recommendations implemented by his administration.
According to him, better days are ahead for Nigeria, urging Nigerians not to lose hope in the Country.
“I am pleased to announce a gathering of National Youths Conference”, he said.
He added that “This conference platform will address diverse challenges affecting our young people”.
This comes as Nigerian youths plan to hit the streets nationwide to protest the economic hardship bedeviling the country.
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