Tinubu Opens 7 New Pathways for Nigerian Youths – APC South-East Vice Chairman
By Felix Oti, Awka
The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, South-East, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, MBBS, PhD, has called on Nigerian youths to take advantage of the numerous skills-development, employment, education-financing and entrepreneurship programmes of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.
Dr. Arodiogbu said the Federal Government has created clear pathways for young Nigerians to acquire skills, access funding, secure employment and build sustainable careers. He noted that the biggest challenge for many youths is lack of awareness.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda is not only about infrastructure and economic reforms. It is also about creating opportunities through which young Nigerians can participate directly in the nation’s economic transformation,” he said.
“Our young people must know that opportunities are being created for them. The government is investing in skills, education, digital work, entrepreneurship and employment. We must ensure that no young Nigerian misses an opportunity simply because he or she did not know it existed,” Dr. Arodiogbu stated.
He listed 7 key Federal Government programmes youths should explore:
- TVET – TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Practical skills in welding, plumbing, ICT, mechanics, etc. Eligible trainees can receive ₦45,000 monthly stipendunder programme guidelines. - NiYA GIG DIGITAL WORK PLATFORM
For freelancers in writing, graphics, programming, video editing, digital marketing. Connects youths to global remote jobs. - NELFUND STUDENT LOAN
Interest-free loans for tertiary students to reduce financial barriers to education. - NIGERIA JUBILEE FELLOWS PROGRAMME – NJFP
Places graduates in organisations for 12 months to gain work experience and professional networks. - LEEP – LABOUR EMPLOYMENT & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME
Focus on digital skills, vocational training and pathways into remote/international work. - 3MTT – 3 MILLION TECHNICAL TALENT
Trains Nigerians in AI, software development, data, cybersecurity, cloud computing for the global tech economy. - SMEDAN CREATIVE & GARMENT STUDIOS
Support for fashion designers, tailors and creatives with training, equipment and enterprise development.
Dr. Arodiogbu cautioned youths to apply only through official government channels to avoid fraudsters.
“The objective is to build a generation of young Nigerians who are employable, entrepreneurial, technologically equipped and capable of creating opportunities for others. Do not wait for opportunities to come to your doorstep. Look for them,” he said.
