NYC transfer to empower 10,000 Nigerian youths, seals ₦1bn deal
The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) has signed a ₦1 billion strategic partnership Bargain with Nehemiah Basis Worldwide (NFI) to empower 10,000 youths and girls throughout Nigeria over a three-year interval.
The Bargain, which was formally sealed at a presidential signing ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, marks the launch of the Nationwide Youth Transformation Programme geared toward advancing structured youth empowerment and sustainable growth nationwide.
Beneath the partnership, beneficiaries will obtain focused help in key sectors together with agribusiness growth, data and communication expertise (ICT) and digital abilities, steel and technical abilities coaching, entrepreneurship growth, cooperative enterprise programs, in addition to local weather resilience and good governance advocacy.
Talking on the ceremony, the President of the NYC, Engr. Annum Jethro Terhile, described the initiative as “a significant step towards translating youth empowerment from coverage commitments into sensible outcomes”.
In keeping with the him, “the programme would prioritise job creation, abilities acquisition and cooperative-based {economic} participation to ensure long-term and measurable affect. Designed with sturdy governance and accountability frameworks, together with joint venture monitoring, impartial audits and clear reporting buildings, the venture aligns with worldwide finest practices.
“The Bargain signed with Nehemiah Basis Worldwide will present strategic technical help, donor engagement and implementation experience, whereas the NYC will deploy its nationwide community throughout the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to make sure inclusive participation”.
Stakeholders on the occasion expressed optimism that the initiative would “increase agricultural productiveness, improve digital workforce readiness, stimulate entrepreneurship and create sustainable livelihoods for 1000’s of younger Nigerians”.
Individuals and observers alike had been unanimous that the signing of the Bargain displays “the renewed dedication of the Nigerian Youth Congress management to positioning Nigerian youths as key drivers of {economic} development and nationwide transformation”