Guest Columnist Urges President to Address Youth Unemployment Crisis in Nigeria

In a guest column, Lawson Omokhodion addresses the high rate of youth unemployment in Nigeria, criticizing the government's failure to create constructive job opportunities. Omokhodion highlights the need for a mixed economy system where both the private and public sectors contribute to job creation.

He points out that the government's focus on foreign contractors for projects leads to job exportation rather than local employment. Omokhodion advocates for a shift towards a model where the public sector plays a significant role in economic development, citing examples from countries like the UK, France, and China.

The article emphasizes the urgent need for job creation initiatives to tackle the growing unemployment crisis in Nigeria.