From Atiku Sarki, Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) to boost the 2.5 million job target by the ministry’s Labour and Employment Empowerment Programme (LEEP) initiative.
Speaking at signing ceremony in Abuja on Friday, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha explained that the partnership is aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and skill development in Nigeria, particularly among the youths and women.
According to the Minister, the strategic alliance between the Ministry and OSSAP-TVEE would focus on vocational, technical, and entrepreneurial skills critical for economic development and growth.
She also said noted that the partnership would work to achieve the President’s 8-point agenda on job creation and drive innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in the global market.
Onyejeocha the Ministry of Labour and Employment is dedicated to providing the necessary assets and infrastructure to support the training and certification of participants in this programme.
She recognized the importance of a skilled workforce in driving innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in the globally.Believing that with the support and expertise of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant, she the confident in our ability to achieve these ambitious goals.
The Minister expressed appreciation to Ms. Abiola Arogundade, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, and her team for their collaboration and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to the success of LEEP.
She described the partnership as a significant milestone in the journey towards enhancing employment opportunities and skill development in Nigeria.
She stated that the partnership is also expected to yield remarkable results and set a new benchmark for public sector collaboration.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE), Abiola Arogundale has said the collaboration with the ministry has the potential of boosting the percentage of highly skilled persons in Nigeria.
She further explained that the collaboration would also aid the ministry in achieving its mandate of creating opportunities for jobs and generating employment.
