In a visionary push to tackle youth unemployment, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has championed a forward thinking roadmap aimed at creating sustainable jobs for Nigeria’s young population, moving well beyond forex policy reforms to address deeper structural issues.
The blueprint, detailed in the policy brief “Beyond Forex – A Blueprint for Sustainable Youth Employment,” lays out a multi dimensional approach focused on equipping Nigerian youths with relevant skills, creating opportunities for entrepreneurship, and building long term capacity across critical sectors.
Key highlights of the plan include:
- Revamping vocational education and training (TVET) through strong public private partnerships, mentorship programmes, and hands on apprenticeships
- Drawing on global best practices such as Germany’s dual vocational model, Finland’s Youth Guarantee, and Australia’s youth entrepreneurship funding to inform localized Nigerian solutions
- Expanding access to digital and tech skills, with targeted support for youth led businesses, as part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda
This initiative reflects the Tinubu administration’s deep commitment to transforming Nigeria’s workforce from job seekers into job creators, laying the foundation for a resilient, inclusive and self sustaining economy.
