Six Nigerian youths have benefitted the sum of N6 million from the Federal Ministry of Youth Development as the ministry berths with the Nigerian Youth Academy.
The six Nigerian youths, i-Gen News gathered, are from the six geopolitical zones in the country.
The Nigerian youths were presented with the cheques by the Minister for Youth Development, Dr Ayodele Olawande in Abuja in the presence of the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima.
“A cash gift of ₦1 million was awarded to six beneficiaries, one from each geopolitical zone of the country, who have successfully completed various courses through the academy during its test run. This start-up package is designed to help them grow and become self-employed, skilled individuals,” Olawande said at the presentation.
The minister also expressed delight at the launch of the Nigerian Youth Academy saying it will create millions of jobs and opportunities for Nigerian youths.
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“We reached a significant milestone in our effort to empower Nigerian youth with the skills needed to excel in the evolving global job market as we unveil the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA). The platform is dedicated to skill acquisition and youth empowerment.
“The Nigerian Youth Academy aims to generate millions of job opportunities for Nigerian youth within the next two years, while equipping them with essential skills to bridge the skills gap in the job market. I also encouraged young Nigerians to seize this opportunity, learn a skill, and prepare themselves to make a mark in the world,” Olawande said.
The minister further praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, saying the launch of NiYA is one of the president’s promises to create platforms for Nigerian youth to succeed and pursue their goals.