The Federal Government has announced plans to create at least 20,000 jobs every year through the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP).
Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while inaugurating the Project Steering Committee for NJFP 2.0, ahead of its formal launch and a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Job Creation scheduled for Wednesday.
According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, the initiative marks a renewed commitment to empowering young Nigerians with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in today’s economy.
The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, first launched in 2022, was designed to equip young graduates with practical work experience, mentorship, and entrepreneurial skills. Implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by the European Union, the scheme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises youth empowerment and job creation.
Shettima noted that the second phase of the programme builds on the achievements of its maiden edition, which empowered over 14,000 young Nigerians through 12-month paid fellowships across public and private sectors.
“The programme is a deliberate attempt to translate the nation’s demographic strength into productive economic power,” Shettima said. “It demonstrates that when government provides structure, partnership, and purpose, young Nigerians rise to the occasion.”
He assured that the administration remains committed to expanding employment opportunities, nurturing innovation, and strengthening collaboration with development partners and the private sector to sustain youth-focused initiatives like the NJFP.
