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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
Determined to curb unemployment in the country, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) said it is partnering with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) by providing social safety nets that would enhance job creation in Nigeria.
NSITF Managing Director, Oluwaseun Faleye, gave the assurance in his goodwill message at the resettlement of beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, organised by the NDE in Abuja on Tuesday.
Faleye said skills such as these are what the nation needs to stimulate the economy.
According to him, “Efforts like this create a huge boost to the informal sector of the economy and should be strengthened to meet the aspirations of many underprivileged Nigerians and the beneficiaries.
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“Continuous initiatives like this will further help decrease the unemployment rate in the country.
“At NSITF, we will continue to be partners with NDE, with emphasis on economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation, which is in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of this government.
“We will continue to provide the support and social safety nets to help curb unemployment in the country with our several efforts in this direction,” Faleye added.
The Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, which aims to enhance job creation, had 250 beneficiaries who were presented with starter packs. It was designed to enhance the impact of the NDE’s core programmes by aligning them more closely with market demands and national priorities.
The strategic plan outlines specific goals, such as increasing the employability of trainees, supporting the establishment of small-scale enterprises, promoting agricultural productivity, improving rural infrastructure, and providing transient jobs.
