Ex-Statistician General Warns of Rising Youth Unemployment Crisis in Nigeria
Former Statistician General of the Federation, Yemi Kale, warns of the escalating youth unemployment crisis in Nigeria, reaching 53%. This alarming rate poses a significant national security threat, with millions of young Nigerians entering the labor market without sufficient job opportunities.
Kale emphasizes the urgent need for investment in vocational and digital skill training linked to various sectors to address the issue. President Bola Tinubu acknowledges the severity of the situation, highlighting the potential social and political unrest that could arise from a lost generation of unemployed graduates.
The call to action is to prioritize tackling youth unemployment to prevent a looming crisis.
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