Nigeria Launches National Youth Data Bank for Ages 15-35
The Nigerian government officially launched the National Youth Data Bank (NYDB) on September 29 in Abuja, aimed at registering every Nigerian aged 15 to 35. Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Minister of Youth Development, stated that the database would encompass young Nigerians from both formal and informal sectors, including agriculture, sports, and creative industries.
The initiative seeks to gather reliable data to understand the demographics, skills, and needs of young Nigerians, which will inform government planning and support. Otunba Oluyinka Akerele, Managing Director and CEO of POGMA Nigeria Limited, the project's technical partner, announced that registration points have been established in secondary schools, polytechnics, universities, and colleges, with plans to expand to wards nationwide.
The NYDB will be continuously updated as more individuals reach the eligible age. Akerele urged young Nigerians to participate in the registration to connect with available opportunities.
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