The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has tasked Nigerian youths on deliberate self-development schemes in order to help curb Nigeria’s current economic crisis aggravated by the ravaging coronavirus pandemic.
To mark the 2020 World Youths Skill Day, Dare said in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday that there was no better time for young Nigerians to think differently and find new skills as he challenges youths to seek growth in order to remain relevant in the rapidly changing business environment and market conditions.
“I congratulate all Nigerian Youths on the World Youth Day 2020. It is heartwarming to see all the efforts put in by young people in these most trying times, especially those who have taken it upon themselves to invest the free time forced on them by the global pandemic lockdown to explore new horizons and develop new skills. The pandemic has seen our youths risen up to exhibit their ideas, skills, and potential, churning out innovative technology, apps, and products,” Dare said.
According to him, COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways, and the best way to adapt is to engage your mind and body in the most creative and entrepreneurial way possible, “In the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, you have a worthy partner in your journey to find a new skill, reskill or up-skill yourself,” he said.
The minister also called on global political and business leaders to take the risk and invest in the youths.
“We join the rest of the world today to bring attention to the urgent need to invest more in our youths. Nigeria is on a new trajectory of deliberately investing in the enterprise, innovativeness, ideas, and projects of her youths. The stimulus plan recently approved by the government targets the youths for training, employment, investment, and mentorship which will lead to the creation of over a million jobs in the next year.
“Indeed, the 1,000 jobs in each of the 774 local government areas under the Ministry of Labour and Productivity is aimed at creating jobs for the youths in the skilled and semi-skilled segment,” Dare said.
