Jubilee Fellows Programme: Nigeria To Provide 20,000 Jobs Annually for Graduates

Vice president Yemi Osinbajo has unveiled plans by the federal government to launch a job fellowship scheme for graduates under which 20,000 youths will be employed annually.

The vice president said the programme was being supported by the European Union, Dangote Group, Bua Cement, Lafarge Cement, Visa, Microsoft, among other private sector partners.

The vice president stated that the president would soon launch the 12-month job fellowship programme.

Under the initiative, internship opportunities will be created for young Nigerians who have recently concluded the national youth service corps programme.

The fully-paid internships will last for 12 months and will be in reputable private and public sector organisations.

Vice President Osinbajo added that there is also the $500 million African Development Bank Technology and Innovation Fund which the AFDB’s Acting Senior Director, Lamin Barrow also mentioned at the event.

The Resident Coordinator of the United Nations Systems in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, said the launch and eventual implementation of the scheme would redefine the future of Nigeria.

The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme will bridge the gap between graduates and industry.

Through the programme, private sector entities, startups and key public sector institutions will be connected directly to graduates to find the best young talent that Nigeria has to offer.

Also speaking at the event, the representative of the EU, Ketil Karlsen, pledged the support of the organisation to the programme.