He noted that his administration had taken steps to promote gender inclusion.Â
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Mr Ekezie also called for the decentralisation of institutions that provide vocational training to equip more people with marketable skills.
Mr Agara said the centre in Ogbona is designed to empower young people with vocational skills and reduce unemployment.
Mr Ambianto participants in these programmes would undergo three months of training and receive a monthly transport stipend of N10,000, adding
He said the agency had remained committed to creating jobs and empowering Nigerian citizens through various programmes.
The coordinator, Halima Waziri, said the directorate provided vocational, agricultural, and entrepreneurial training and temporary jobs in the public works sector.
Mr Agara said, “Inclusiveness has been a cardinal consideration as we designed this programme.
Ms Waziri added that there would be complementary transient job opportunities in the public works sector using over 30 different skill sets.
The National Directorate of Employment has embarked on registering all unemployed people in Nigeria to engage them in productive ventures.
Mr Fikpo, represented by Adamawa State coordinator Ibrahim Jimada, said the loan will be disbursed to 42 unemployed youths.
