Youth Minister Launches Technical Working Group For NiYEAP

Minister for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, today, inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan (NiYEAP) in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s goals of fostering holistic youth empowerment and job creation.

The inauguration, held at the Radisson Blue Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, had in attendance the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya; other top Management of the Ministry, and representatives of various private sector and development organisations, including GIZ, International Labour Organization, UNICEF, and the UN.

According to the Minister, the Technical Working Group, which would be driven by the private sector, will draw membership from government and development partners. The collaborative approach is expected to play a crucial role in achieving sustainable youth employment.

The Minister recalled that the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan, launched in September 2021, focuses on four thematic areas: Employability, Entrepreneurship, Employment Creation, and Equal Opportunity, while highlighting key sectors for employment generation such as the digital economy, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Olawande, in his remarks at the event, stated that the TWG will not only build a sustainable legacy of prosperity for Nigerian youth but also advocate for youth-friendly policies and facilitate the creation of youth-specific job opportunities.

The Minister also affirmed his commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure the success of the initiative. He, therefore, invited all concerned stakeholders to actively participate in the process of delivering an impactful employment plan, stressing that collective efforts are essential towards creating a brighter future for Nigerian youth.