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  • 5m jobs to be created in waste sector in 2025 – NASWDEN

    5m jobs to be created in waste sector in 2025 – NASWDEN

    Founding Chairman of the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN), Alhaji Suleiman Lateef, has said over five million jobs will be created in the scrap/waste sector in 2025.

    Lateef made this known at the inauguration of a Caretaker Committee for the association in Abuja.

    According to Lateef who doubled as Founding Chairman of Board of Trustee (BOT), the association plays significant roles in contributing to the development of the country’s economy.

    “We educate our members on their role as employers of labour in the country.

    “We have created about 10 million jobs, but we aim to add five million to make it 15 million before the end of this year,” he said.

    Lateef said the association members are law abiding and do not encourage vandalism, adding that the association has a disciplinary committee that deals with any member involved in vandalism.

    He said the newly inaugurated committee would usher the association into the delegate conference later this year.

    Also speaking, the BOT Deputy Chairman, Mr Edward Ella, reiterated the commitment of the association against vandals, pointing out they are dealers in scraps and supply to end users or companies that deal in recycling of iron rods and steel materials.

    “There is no member of NASWDEN that is involved in vandalism, rather we create jobs to boost the economy” Ella said.

    The NASWDEN Founding Father Secretary, Mr Stephen Obayuwana, appreciated the Minister of Labour and Productivity for his role in stabilising the association.

    Chairman of the inaugurated Committee, Uko Iwaudofia, said he would try his best to checkmate vandalism and sanitise the scrap and waste business.

    “This is a multi-billion naira sector which has and is contributing greatly to the economy of the country”.

    He said they are the main suppliers to all the rolling mills companies in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, Kano, and Ikurudu.

  • Don’t wait for white-collar jobs – NYSC advises corps members

    Don’t wait for white-collar jobs – NYSC advises corps members

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has advised members of the 2024 Batch B Stream I, who have just concluded their service year, to focus on wealth creation.

    Mr Moses Oleghe, NYSC Coordinator in Rivers, gave the charge on Tuesday during the passing-out ceremony of corps members held in Port Harcourt.

    He reminded the corps members of the core values instilled in them throughout their service year and encouraged them to become agents of positive change in the society.

    Oleghe discouraged the pursuit of white-collar jobs as the sole path to success, urging the corps members to embrace entrepreneurship and self-reliance.

    “Creativity, hard work, discipline, focus, determination, and dedication are the ingredients needed to achieve your aspirations.

    “Rather than wait for white-collar jobs, outgoing corps members should channel their energy into establishing businesses and creating wealth with their own hands,” he advised.

    Presenting service statistics, Oleghe disclosed that a total of 2,302 corps members had successfully completed their service year in Rivers.

    He noted that regrettably, two corps members died during active service, while 17 – comprising seven males and 10 females – had their service extended.

    Additionally, the NYSC coordinator reported that two corps members were granted pardon, while 23 others – 13 males and 10 females – absconded from service.

  • WHO moves to reduce workforce

    WHO moves to reduce workforce

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) is forced to reduce the number of employees due to a lack of money, and the number of departments will be reduced from 76 to 34.

    The Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said this on Monday.

    “As you know, we have been engaging in a major structural realignment, guided by an in-depth analysis of priorities.

    The prioritisation exercise has informed the development of a new streamlined structure for headquarters, which reduced the executive management team from 14 to 7.

    The number of departments from 76 to 34, Tedros said in a report to the World Health Assembly.

  • CARTOON OF THE DAY: How things have changed

    CARTOON OF THE DAY: How things have changed

    CARTOON OF THE DAY: How things have changed

  • Embrace farming, the period of white-collar jobs is over – Tinubu

    Embrace farming, the period of white-collar jobs is over – Tinubu

    President Bola Tinubu has advised young graduates to embrace farming and vocational training while stressing that the period white-collar jobs were readily available has faded away.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Tinubu gave the advice in a goodwill message to the 36th Convocation of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri on Saturday.

    Tinubu, who emphasised the need for quality education to speed up Nigeria’s economic development, said that his administration places much premium on educational growth

    In the message read by Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, the president said his administration had repositioned federal universities to enable them conduct researches to solve the nation’s challenges.

    “Education is a major fulcrum for national development; it is a catalyst for alleviating poverty and promoting economic growth and development.

    “This fact remains sacrosanct for my administration hence the inclusion of education among the eight priority areas that include economy, security, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and health.

    “To further underscore the Federal Government’s commitment towards tertiary education, we established the Nigerian Education Loan Fund dedicated to granting students fees and personal upkeep loans.

    “A total of N33bn was made available to start the programme which commenced this year with six pilot universities from each of the geopolitical zones,” he revealed.

    Tinubu further advised young graduates to embrace farming and vocational training, in addition to their academic qualifications.

    “The period white-collar jobs were readily available has faded away. I urge you to harness the potentials in agriculture, vocational skills and Information Technology to add value to yourself and the nation.” he counseled.

    Tinubu further said that the Federal Government had made substantial interventions in FUTO to upgrade its facilities and infrastructure.

    At the ceremony, First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, and his Borno counterpart, Prof. Babangida Zulum, were conferred with honorary doctorate degrees.

  • Lagos government set to provide 100,000 jobs for youths

    Lagos government set to provide 100,000 jobs for youths

    The Lagos State Government is advancing initiatives to equip over 100,000 residents with essential skills for the workforce, addressing job vacancies created by economic innovations. Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Sam Egube, announced this during the launch of the ‘Empower Lagos Programme.’

     

    Egube revealed that the government is developing a database to enhance employment opportunities and help artisans adopt new technologies, enabling them to tap into global business prospects. He also mentioned the upcoming launch of an online platform designed to connect artisans with clients, thus improving business opportunities within the sector. This portal will serve as a marketplace for artisans, making it easier for consumers to access their services and promoting commerce throughout the value chain.

     

    To tackle youth unemployment, the government plans to collaborate with industry partners to create effective training programs and identify necessary worker skills.

     

    State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, announced the upcoming inauguration of the Lagos Leather Hub near the Mushin Leather Market in Matori, Mushin, Lagos. The hub aims to help artisans explore market potential, enhance skills, and provide necessary equipment and infrastructure for their businesses.

     

    Ajigbotafe explained that the Ministry plans to establish more industrial hubs to cluster related enterprises, boosting productivity, wealth creation, and business development by providing affordable access to business accommodations, workshops, standard equipment, and infrastructural facilities. The Empower Lagos Initiative aims to generate sustainable wealth for at least 10,000 beneficiaries across various industries, with each beneficiary training a minimum of 10 individuals, impacting over 100,000 residents within 36 months.

     

    The initiative seeks to bridge skills gaps and promote economic growth. As part of the employability skills program, a minimum of 3,000 first-degree graduates will receive training. The program will cover vital topics such as career options, entrepreneurship, professionalism, communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

  • Protest: Ongoing reforms will create over 500,000 direct, indirect jobs – Minister

    Protest: Ongoing reforms will create over 500,000 direct, indirect jobs – Minister

    The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protest tagged ’Endbadgovernace’, says the current government reforms will create over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs.

    Shuaibu made the call in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Lizzy Okoji, on Saturday in Abuja.

    The protest, which commenced on Aug. 1, and is expected to end by  Aug.10, was organised in response to the challenges being faced in the country.

    The minister urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue in addressing  all their concerns regarding the difficulties being faced in the country.

    “In the steel sector, the ongoing reforms to revive our steel plants will create over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs

    He also urged them to trust President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which is working assiduously to address the challenges in the country.

    According to the minister, the policies and strategic plans of the current administration  were aimed at driving Nigeria to economic prosperity, improved welfare, quality education and strengthen health systems.

    He added that other policies were  focused  on improved social amenities, food security, and infrastructural development, among others.

    He assured Nigerians that their desire for good governance would be achieved before the end of the current administration’s first tenure.

    “Mr President has shown countless times, his concern for the plight of Nigerians, with the recent implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for workers.

    “Driving the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative with CNG vehicles to cushion the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy, which will reduce the cost of transportation by at least 70 per cent.

    “In response  to the challenges of the masses in the face of the ongoing reforms, President Tinubu directed the disbursement of N50,000 uplift grants each to over 100,000 families per state for three months.

    “This will  impact close to 5,000,000 families nationwide. My colleague, the  Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, with the directive  of Mr President, has assured Nigerians that food prices will crash in 180 days.

    “These are  strategic measures aimed at addressing the high food prices currently affecting the nation  being implemented,” he said .

    Audu said that 250,000 metric tonnes of wheat and 250,000 metric tonnes of maize were being imported, which would be supplied to small-scale processors and millers across the country.

    He further explained that, in strengthening the health sector, the president had directed the redesign of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, aimed at facilitating access to quality and affordable healthcare services.

    “In the steel sector, the ongoing reforms to revive our steel plants will create over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs, while we attract Foreign Direct Investments as a means of growing and diversifying the economy,” he said.

    The minister appealed to Nigerians to end  the protest, citing its hijack by miscreants, who were  already  causing mayhem and a breakdown of law and order across the country.

    He commended the people of Kogi  for not participating in the protest, saying they instead, resorted to dialogue and collaborative efforts with the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led government of the state.

  • CCECC offers automatic jobs for Nigerian graduates

    CCECC offers automatic jobs for Nigerian graduates

    The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has offered automatic jobs to 190 Nigerians it sponsored under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).The Chairman of CCECC Nigeria Ltd., Jason Zhang, said this during the welcome ceremony for the graduates organised by CCECC on Friday in Abuja.

    “Today, we gather here to extend a warm welcome to the students participating in the cooperation program between CCECC, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and Chang’an University.

    “It is a momentous occasion that fills us with immense pride and joy as we witness the fruits of their hard work, determination, and the generous support extended to them by CCECC, the government and the university.

    “They have embarked on a remarkable quest for knowledge, growth, and cultural exchange. Their commitment to education and the pursuit of excellence has been duly rewarded today,” he said.

    According to Zhang, education is the foundation upon which great nations are built.

    He said CCECC’s efforts to foster the intellectual development of Nigerian students would definitely be a rewarding experience for both the company and the country.

    He said,”During the implementation of this programme, CCECC has spared no effort in sponsoring these young people, and now the company is working hard to secure job opportunities.

    “In this process, CCECC has not only empowered these young people but has also contributed to the overall development of this great nation.”

    Also speaking, the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali, commended CCECC’s dedication to Nigeria’s development.

    According to him, the company’s efforts align with the Federal Government’s National Local Content Policy for Railway development.

    “This policy emphasises the involvement of competent local engineers, technicians, and craftsmen in railway projects, ensuring knowledge transfer and technical participation through training and apprenticeship programmes.

    “The graduates, who specialised in railway and other transportation-related fields, are now set to play pivotal roles in Nigeria’s growing transportation sector.

    “The CCECC has not only sponsored their education but is also committed to securing job opportunities within the company.

    “This commitment reflects CCECC’s broader goal of integrating technical know-how and fostering industrial cooperation in Nigeria,” he said.

    While expressing the Federal Government’s commitment to the sector’s growth, Alkali expressed confidence in the graduates’ ability to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s transportation sector.

    He urged them to leverage their newly acquired skills and knowledge to drive economic growth and modernisation.
    The minister also assured CCECC of the Federal Government’s continued support, emphasising the importance of maintaining high standards in project execution and professionalism.

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, represented by the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Oluwole Oke, also commended the CCECC for its efforts and contribution to national development.

    He urged that Nigeria should learn from China’s progress in infrastructure development and urged the Chinese to show us the way.

    For the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, represented by Sen. Amos Yohanna, the graduates have returned as professionals with knowledge, skills and desire to shape Nigeria.

    Akpabio urged other corporations to take cues from CCECC’s engagement in CSR, which would benefit Nigerians.

    “Cooperations should fertilise the economic ground they plant and reap from. They should invest in our young people,” he said.

    The graduates expressed gratitude to CCECC and the Nigerian government for the opportunity.

    NAN

  • NDDC targets 10,000 jobs for Niger Delta youths

    NDDC targets 10,000 jobs for Niger Delta youths

    The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says its newly launched Project Hope will create jobs for about 10,000 indigent youths, women and entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta.

    The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, announced the plan during the launch of the project at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

    He said the Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement, christened “Project Hope’’, would create about 1,000 jobs for each of the nine Niger Delta states.

    Ogbuku said: “Today marks a new dawn for youths of the Niger Delta with the launch of Project Hope that seeks to turnaround NDDC’s Youth Development and Empowerment Programme.

    “We decided to launch this project considering that over the years NDDC has invested lots of funds to impact on the lives of youths that cannot be accounted for.

    “Project Hope aims to provide a database that will streamline our programmes into one platform to engage youths, women and entrepreneurs of the region.

    “So, this project will create 10,000 jobs with at least 1,000 jobs created in each of the nine Niger States in the areas of agro-allied and Information Technology, among others.”

    Ogbuku said that once the youths are registered on the database, the platform would enable the commission to know their interests and needs.

    He said knowing the preferences of the youths would enable the NDDC to streamline its empowerment programmes to suit their needs.

    “To this end, we will no longer go about nominating people to benefit from our training programmes as we will only pick from the database.

    “For example, if we want to train welders, then we will go to the database to pick those whose interest are welding. So, nobody needs to know anybody to benefit.

    “The database will eliminate political interest in the area of nominations while giving every youth equal opportunity to obtain support from the NDDC and government.

    “Also, this programme will help eliminate the past practice of youths benefitting in our programmes multiple times. But now, once you’ve been engaged, it will be recorded in our database,” he added.

    The managing director advised NDDC vendors who always brought arbitrary empowerment programmes and proposals to the commission to key into Project Hope.

    Mrs Winifred Madume, Director, Skills Development and Empowerment, said the scheme would empower the youth with legitimate means of livelihood with reference to their educational qualifications, skills and interests.

    According to her, the selection process will be handled transparently to ensure the commission’s employment generation and industrialisation drive is achieved.

    On his part, the facilitator of the project, Mr Blessing Fubara, said the database would provide the parameters for employment generation, youth empowerment and capacity development in the Niger Delta.

  • Tinubu’s govt pledges 1 million jobs for young Nigerians

    Tinubu’s govt pledges 1 million jobs for young Nigerians

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed plans by President Bola Tinubu administration to create 1 million jobs for young Nigerians.

    Vice President Shettima stated this today when he received a delegation from the Republic of Korea led by the Special Envoy to the President, H.E. Jang Sungmin, at the Presidential Villa.

    Shettima restated the administration’s commitment to strengthening relations with the Republic of Korea especially in promoting trade, technology transfer and maintaining global peace.

    According to the Vice President, “Nigeria and Korea have a very robust bilateral relationship that is anchored on years of mutual trust and cooperation. A lot of Korean companies are doing business in Nigeria especially in the area of oil and gas. Six of our LNG trains were constructed by Korean companies.”

    “We are fully committed to a very robust relationship between our nations. We need to learn a lot from Korea especially in the areas of manufacturing and agriculture. You are a success story worthy of emulation by all developing nations.”

    He observed that “many years ago in the 50s and 60s, the Korean GDP was at par with many African countries but today, Korea is among the developed nations. This is partly due to the leadership and commitment of the Korean people.”

    Speaking further, Sen. Shettima stressed that, “we are willing to partner with you in the area of technology because by 2030, there will be 65% global talent deficit with the US, Russia and Brazil suffering 6 million talent deficit. I believe Nigeria is in a unique position to fill in those talent deficits because ours is a young nation.

    “75% of Nigerians are below the age of 35, so we are soliciting for your partnership and support in digital skills training for our young people. We want to create 1 million jobs in the digital world. India earned $120B last year from global outsourcing and we are in a unique position to take advantage of the opportunities in the sector. We need the skills set, we need the technology to drive the process and yours is a technology that we can embrace.”

    The Vice President then assured the Korean Government of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to partner with Korea to strengthen relations with both countries especially balancing the trade deficit between the two countries.

    On the agenda of the new administration, the Vice President noted that “security and economic development is the focus of our government. The government will make it easier for Korean businesses and other foreign investors to do business in Nigeria. Korea has always supported us in the international fora and we have that obligation to reciprocate by supporting Korean businesses operating in Nigeria.”

    He assured the Korean delegation that President Tinubu will honour the invitation of his Korean counterpart to the Africa-Korea summit in 2024. He added, “be rest assured that Nigeria truly appreciates the Republic of Korea support to Nigeria in multilateral institutions, in the UN General Assembly, in our quest for a seat in the security council and in several UN bodies.”

    Earlier in his remarks, the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea (H.E. Yoon Suk Yeol), Mr. Jang Sungmin, who congratulated Nigeria for the successful inauguration of the new government, conveyed special invitation from President Yoon to his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, to attend the forthcoming Africa-Korea Summit in South Korea.

    He also restated his country’s continuous support for Nigeria across different sectors, noting that Korea’s “collaboration with Nigeria can lead the 4th Industrial Revolution,” maintaining that the country’s “development is akin to Nigeria’s development.”

    The delegation of the Special Envoy included, Ambassador KIM Young-chae, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Mr. YOO Chang-ho, Deputy Secretary to the President for Future Policy; Mr. JANG Sangwoo, Deputy Director for Planning and Execution Team, Bid Committee for World EXPO 2030 BUSAN; Mr. Guillaume Barthe-Dejean, Vice President, SK; Mr. KIM Inkyu, Chief Financial Officer, LG Electronics Nigeria Corp; Ms. Park Hyesong, Korea International Development Agency.