Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that the Federal Government intends to create no fewer than 20,000 jobs each year through the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0).
Speaking ahead of the official launch slated for October 22 in Abuja, Shettima said the programme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and seeks to connect young graduates with meaningful work experience, mentorship, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
He also inaugurated the Project Steering Committee, urging members to promote inclusivity and deliver measurable results that enhance the well-being of young Nigerians across the country.
The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by the European Union (EU), was first introduced in 2022 to bridge the gap between education and employment.
Over 14,000 young Nigerians have so far benefited from the year-long paid fellowship.
Shettima described the second phase as a strategic initiative to transform Nigeria’s youth population into a catalyst for economic development, stressing the need for effective partnerships between government and development stakeholders.
Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, stated that NJFP 2.0 has been redesigned to reflect prevailing economic realities and incorporate lessons learned from the initial phase.
Backed by the EU, the programme aims to deploy at least 24,000 fellows over the next 10 months through job placements and entrepreneurship training.
He said the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s priorities of job creation, enterprise expansion, and youth empowerment across key sectors such as agriculture, digital technology, manufacturing, renewable energy, and the creative industry.
EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, alongside UNDP Resident Representative, Elsie Attafuah, commended the programme as a transformative model for youth empowerment and employment generation.
They reaffirmed their dedication to supporting Nigeria’s pursuit of innovation and sustainable job creation, describing NJFP 2.0 as clear evidence of what strong collaboration between government and partners can accomplish.
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