By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
AIT LIVEAIT LIVEAIT LIVE
  • Live TV
  • Politics
  • National News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Global
  • Videos
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
AIT LIVEAIT LIVE
Search AIT
  • Live TV
  • Politics
  • National News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Global
  • Videos
Follow US

FG begins value chain entrepreneurship drive on job creation

Last updated: July 30, 2021 8:57 pm
4 years ago
Share
1 Min Read
ait news image 1

The Federal Government is to set up a creative value chain entrepreneurship, in selected Ministries and Departments, to tackle unemployment in the country.

The Minister of Labour and Employment,  Chris Ngige, who made this known in Abuja at the 5th National Council On  Employment, said that a lot of jobs could be generated across the value chain, from the raw material stage, through to the finished product and finally to the consumer.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Yerima Tarfa, Ngige said that, the Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mines and Steel Development, the Tourism Development Corporation and the Nigeria Institute for Social and Economic Research, are key areas of focus for the initiative.

Also Read: Road Concession: NSIA to run tolling on major highways… FG

While seeking a clearer picture of the job creation drive of the federal government, the Representatives of the organised labour in Nigeria and the Employers Association, urged States to be ready to key into the innovation to reduce joblessness.

The National Council on Employment, is made up of government ministries, organised private sector, the employers’ association and the organised Labour.

Edited: Tunde Orebiyi

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Print

RSS APO Group – Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases related to Africa

  • United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) urges immediate de-escalation in Tripoli July 10, 2025
  • Cameroon: United States (U.S.) Embassy in Yaoundé Announces Changes to Visa Procedures and Fees July 9, 2025
  • The Liberian Ambassador to Sierra Leone Bids Farewell to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, After Three Years of Dedicated Service in Sierra Leone July 9, 2025
  • Morocco Reopens its Embassy in Damascus July 9, 2025
  • Prime Minister addresses the Namibian Parliament July 9, 2025

Trending

aitlive 9
Breaking: INEC admits glitch in results transmission as Court Reserves Judgement In Atiku’s Petition Against Tinubu, electoral body
2023 Elections Headlines
aitlive 1 19 1
Nigeria Air: MD Confirms Unveiled Aircraft Was Hired Ethiopia Flight
Local
LABOUR PARTY
Breaking: LP And Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Get Court Permission To Inspect Forensic Materials
2023 Elections
AIT-IMAGES - US House Republicans
US House Republicans authorize Biden impeachment inquiry
World
PETER OBI
Drama in court as judges order Peter Obi’s legal team to go home
Headlines

Section

  • Headlines
  • Local
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment

Programmes

  • Kakaaki
  • Focus Nigeria
  • Democracy Today
  • People Politics and Power
  • News Hour
  • AIT Reports
  • World News
  • Moneyline With Nancy
  • Jigsaw

About Us

  • About AIT
  • Our History
  • Our Awards
  • Our Values
  • Privacy Policy


Follow US
© AIT.LIVE. All Rights Reserved.
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

THE MOST IMPORTANT NEWS HEADLINE AND EVENT OF THE DAY

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive daily news update direct in your inbox!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?