FG Unveils Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP) To Create 2.5 Million Jobs

FG Unveils Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP) To Create 2.5 Million Jobs

The Nigerian Federal Government has launched the Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP), with the ambitious goal of generating 2.5 million job opportunities. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced this initiative during a pre-inaugural ceremony in Abuja, stressing its significance in equipping the Nigerian workforce for success in the digital age……READ ALSO Breaking News: FG Pays ₦50,000 Grant To 150,000 Nigerians, Tells Others To Be Patient

With youth unemployment a pressing concern, affecting over 13 million young people, Onyejeocha emphasized LEEP’s aim to provide training, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurial support. The program seeks to address key challenges such as job creation, skills development, and migration control through six strategic initiatives.

As the global workforce evolves, initiatives like LEEP are seen as crucial steps toward achieving economic growth, reducing poverty, and promoting social inclusion. However, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has expressed concerns about fake job advertisements in the oil and gas sector across West Africa, highlighting the need for vigilance amidst efforts to enhance employment opportunities.

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