In an effort to address the high unemployment problem, especially among youths, the Federal Government has begun the provision of about 370,000 jobs across the country.

The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made the announcement at the flag-off of the Federal Government Community Service Scheme, held in Yola on Monday.

The project, which is under the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), is part of the steps taken by President Goodluck Jonathan, to address the problem of youth unemployment.

“The programme is designed by President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration to create employment opportunities for up to 370, 000 women and youths yearly in the 37 states of the federation and the FCT, towards improving socio-economic infrastructure.

“To reduce the vulnerability of unskilled women and youths through exposure to income generating opportunities and to create good value systems in women and youths, through pre-engagement orientation sessions, ” Okonjo-Iweala said.

She explained that each state of the federation would benefit with about 10,000 jobs and every beneficiary would receive N10, 000 monthly.

Okonjo-Iweala, who expressed worries over the rate of unemployment in the country said that the country’s unemployment rate was still manageable, compared to some African and European countries.

“Youth unemployment is now a global problem as well as a big issue, but for us, we have to look carefully on how to tackle this problem.

“For example, in South Africa and Spain the rate of unemployment is now over 50 per cent each, while in Nigeria, the rate of unemployment is about 47 per cent,” she said.

She explained that the main objective of the programme was aimed at reducing the current level of unemployment and harnessing manpower towards national development aspirations.

She noted that the scheme had three components, including community services scheme, graduate internship scheme and vocational skills training scheme.

Speaking, Gov. Murtala Nyako, said that no fewer than 50,000 unemployed women and youths across the state were appointed Special Assistants to the governor, with each of them earning N10, 000 monthly.

“As part of my administration’s efforts to reduce the rate of poverty and unemployment in the state, 20 farming and skills acquisition centres were established in all the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.

“Three modern vocational and technical training centres were also established in the three senatorial zones of the state,” Nyako said

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/06/fg-commences-provision-of-370000-jobs-nationwide/

Adabrakadabra govt.Foo.ls and idiotic in govt.

Abracadabra . . . .

a) Last week, we read that 1.4 million jobs have ALREADY been created.

b) Some weeks ago, we read that this SURE-P program has ALREADY impacted positively the lives of 1000s of Nigerians

c) According to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics website, unemployment in Nigeria still sits at about 20%(only went above 20, according to this government, because of some set backs experienced back in 2010).

d) This week, we read that SURE-P is only now embarking on a plan to get 370,000 employed, Nationwide

e) Today, our minister tells us that unemployment in Nigeria is 47% percent, pegging it a couple of points lower than unemployment levels in Spain, and South Africa.


ROFLMAO!!

Okonjo-Iweala, who expressed worries over the rate of unemployment in the country said that the country’s unemployment rate was still manageable, compared to some African and European countries.

“Youth unemployment is now a global problem as well as a big issue, but for us, we have to look carefully on how to tackle this problem.

“For example, in South Africa and Spain the rate of unemployment is now over 50 per cent each, while in Nigeria, the rate of unemployment is about 47 per cent,” she said.

Obviously . . .Our unemployed population is higher than those referenced nations, if we are to consider population index . . .So we still have a lot to do in reducing the teeming army of unemployed youths . . .sadly swelling in numbers by the day

Speaking, Gov. Murtala Nyako, said that no fewer than 50,000 unemployed women and youths across the state were appointed Special Assistants to the governor, with each of them earning N10, 000 monthly.

As part of my administration’s efforts to reduce the rate of poverty and unemployment in the state, 20 farming and skills acquisition centres were established in all the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.

Better . . .and i hope the Federal Government initiative will focus mainly on this aspect,by providing avenues to match job creation with skill set application . .The tradition of doling millions on a monthly basis and screaming employment is wrong . . .

Vision 2020.lol

Okonjo-Iweala with wrong informations. God punish una.Hope u and gej will be the next dana.