President Muhammadu Buhari has launched “Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme,” designed to create new opportunities for 20,000 fresh graduates annually.
President Buhari in his remarks at the ceremony, which was held at the presidential villa, Abuja, assured that the programme would provide an opportunity for mentors already engaged in various industries with relevant experience and built capacity over the years to provide mentorship and support for young Nigerians.
He said that , beyond the skills and work experience, the country will be building a new culture of mentorship and guidance that can chart a new course for skills development and work experience in the country.
He also said that he believes that as this programme creates new opportunities for 20,000 recent graduates annually, the beneficiaries will use the opportunities presented to them and maximize their 12 months of engagement.
He further said that the jubilee programme will provide a pathway for young Nigerians to gain work experience in top tier organisations, gaining relevant skills and building the right networks for the future in various sectors including information and communications technology, financial services, trade, manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing.
Other sectors include mining, telecommunications, creative industries and technology, education, health, research and development, and public sector institutions.
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