The Federal Government has launched the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide network of employability hubs aimed at tackling unemployment and promoting dignified, inclusive, and transformative work for Nigerians.
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced the initiative during the Mastercard Foundation Annual Nigeria Partner Convening held in Lagos.
According to the Minister, the project is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to connect trained Nigerians to real job opportunities and strengthen the country’s labour market infrastructure.
“The National Job Centres will integrate digital job matching, data tracking, and career advisory services to create a harmonised and inclusive system,” Onyejeocha said.
She also unveiled the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), a flagship initiative of the Ministry targeted at enhancing the employability of young Nigerians and bridging the gap between training and employment.
Onyejeocha commended the Mastercard Foundation for its sustained collaboration with Nigeria through the Young Africa Works strategy, which has supported job creation, entrepreneurship, and skills development for thousands of Nigerian youths over the past six years.