The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced plans to kick off the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) by the end of this month. This move is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader efforts to tackle youth unemployment and improve economic empowerment across Nigeria.
Speaking on the upcoming rollout, the Director-General of NDE, H.E. Silas Ali Agara, said, “The programme will target 21,782 beneficiaries, including youth, adults, and people with special needs.”
The initiative aims to boost employment through vocational skills training, small-scale enterprise development, rural employment promotion, and special public works programmes.
The online registration process, powered by an upgraded NDE portal, ensures easy access and proper management of applicants.
According to the NDE, the goal is to provide Nigerians with marketable skills that lead to both self-employment and wage employment. “This programme is designed to match labour market needs and empower citizens,” Agara added.
The RHEI is expected to make a meaningful impact in reducing unemployment and boosting economic development.
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