The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, clarified on Thursday that Nigerians expecting his ministry to provide jobs would be disappointed, as job provision is not within its mandate.
Speaking at the annual conference of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in Abuja, Dingyadi acknowledged the country’s large youth population and the need for their meaningful engagement. However, he emphasized that creating jobs was not the ministry’s responsibility.
He explained, “You will agree with me that the mandate of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment is never to give employment to people. Our role is to create an enabling environment for jobs to thrive, not to secure jobs for individuals.”
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Dingyadi further stated that the ministry’s focus is on job creation through sustainable and inclusive investments, alongside promoting productivity for improved service delivery.
He reiterated that the ministry does not provide employment, recounting a request from the former Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, who had sought job creation from his ministry. Dingyadi responded by explaining that his role is to foster a conducive environment for job creation rather than offering direct employment.
He also highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to leading initiatives that would drive Nigeria’s economic recovery, including the successful negotiation of a new minimum wage for workers and efforts toward sustainable investments in human capital, infrastructure, innovation, and institutional reforms.
In a related address, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, urged Nigerians not to lose hope amidst the current hardships. He noted that economic reforms, though painful, were starting to show positive outcomes.
Dare said, “Though these reforms come with challenges, Nigerians should take solace in the progress being made. The President is focused on reforms in various sectors, including fiscal, monetary, oil, manufacturing, and power, among others. We are beginning to see the benefits of these efforts.”
He also explained the President’s approach, stating, “While reforms can be difficult, they are necessary for the long-term success of the nation.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), urged the country to focus on enhancing its international reputation. He stressed that a strong public image was key to attracting investors and boosting Nigeria’s economy.
“Public relations build and promote reputation,” Neliaku stated. “Only a country with a solid reputation can attract the kind of investments needed for economic growth.”
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