Buhari news on employment

Here are some recent news updates on employment under the Buhari administration:

Job Creation:

• In 2020, the Federal Government created over 1.2 million jobs through various initiatives, including the N-Power program, which provides employment opportunities for young Nigerians. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Buhari administration has also launched the "Youth Employment in Agriculture Program" (YEAP), which aims to create 774,000 jobs in the agricultural sector. (Source: Daily Trust)

N-Power Program:

• The N-Power program, which was launched in 2016, has been extended to 500,000 beneficiaries, with a focus on providing skills training and employment opportunities for young Nigerians. (Source: Premium Times)
• The program has also been expanded to include more beneficiaries from the North-East region, which has been affected by insurgency. (Source: Leadership)

Job Opportunities in the Public Sector:

• The Federal Government has announced plans to create 500,000 jobs in the public sector through the "Public Service Reforms" program. (Source: This Day)
• The program aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government services, and to provide employment opportunities for Nigerians. (Source: The Nation)

Private Sector Job Creation:

• The Buhari administration has been working to improve the business environment and attract foreign investment, which is expected to create more job opportunities in the private sector. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The government has also launched initiatives such as the "Made-in-Nigeria" campaign, which aims to promote local production and create jobs in the manufacturing sector. (Source: Punch)

Challenges:

• Despite these efforts, Nigeria still faces significant challenges in terms of unemployment, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reporting a youth unemployment rate of 34.9% in the fourth quarter of 2020. (Source: NBS)
• The Buhari administration has also faced criticism for its handling of the economy, with some arguing that the government's policies have not done enough to address the root causes of unemployment. (Source: The Cable)

Overall, while the Buhari administration has made some progress in terms of job creation, there is still much work to be done to address the significant unemployment challenges facing Nigeria.