NESG and FG Advocate Education-Employment Link for Youth

On September 3, 2026, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, emphasized the need for stronger linkages between education, skills acquisition, and employment opportunities to combat youth unemployment in Nigeria. This call was made during a pre-summit dialogue themed “The Missing Link: From Learning to Earning,” which involved stakeholders from various sectors.

Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, stated the dialogue aimed to create a practical agenda for addressing challenges and delivering solutions. Mrs Obianuju Anigbogu, Director of Education Planning, Research and Development at the Federal Ministry of Education, highlighted the necessity of collaboration among government, private sector, and stakeholders to ensure effective education policies.

Mr Abubakar Sulaiman, Managing Director and CEO of Sterling Bank, advocated for an education system that develops transferable skills. Lawal Mohammed Faruk, representing the National Universities Commission, called for systems to track graduates and out-of-school youth.