We’re building a country where workers can attain full potential – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to fulfilling his administration’s promise and building a Nigeria where workers can attain their full potential. To achieve this, he said the administration is up-skilling and reskilling the citizens to prepare them for both jobs that are available and those that are up […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to fulfilling his administration’s promise and building a Nigeria where workers can attain their full potential.
To achieve this, he said the administration is up-skilling and reskilling the citizens to prepare them for both jobs that are available and those that are up ahead.
Shettima stated this on Tuesday when he launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The vice president said the national initiative “is designed to expand employment opportunities, equip Nigerians with critical skills, and drive economic empowerment through innovation and technology.”
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“LEEP is the fulfilment of the promise made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to build a national ecosystem where every Nigerian worker can reach their full potential, and where technology enhances, not threatens our labour market,” he added.
The vice president observed that the government cannot boast of investing in the citizens unless it is committed to building a system that helps and encourages their search for work as well as equipping them to grow on the job.
He said, “The future of work in Nigeria is one that must compel us to rethink the dynamics of a rapidly evolving world. Across continents, the very idea of what constitutes a job is being redefined. Machines are replacing hands. Artificial intelligence is challenging intellects.
“Traditional employment structures are giving way to fluid, digital ecosystems. Yet, within this uncertainty lies a sea of opportunity, if only we are bold enough to sail it.”
The VP commended the minister and staff of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for working hard to ensure LEEP unfolds into a reality, describing them as the quiet architects of progress.
The vice president called for collaboration with the private sector, civil society organisations, trade unions and global partners, saying it is a collective effort that must not be left to the government alone.
Speaking earlier, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State pledged the support and commitment of the state governors to the successful implementation of the programme.
He said if the scheme is religiously implemented, the economy will be significantly impacted through the reduction in unemployment and criminality and productive engagement of the citizenry.
On her part, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Onyejeocha, said the programme is aimed at expanding access to sustainable employment and stimulating vocational training, noting that the current unemployment statistics are a clear and imminent danger for the country’s future.