The aim of the federal government’s
N-Power programme is to drastically reduce youth unemployment. The vision is to
provide young graduates and non-graduates with skills and tools that will
enable them to become self reliant.
When this programme was unveiled early this year, it
was welcomed by virtually everyone as it was seen as another means of
diversifying the economy.
However, the problem here is that most of the people
who indicated interest in the program are already working. Why should people
who already have jobs occupy positions that are meant for jobless people?
For example, in Yobe State, majority of those who
applied for the N-Power community teaching program are already working as
teachers. I therefore urge relevant authorities to step in and ensure proper
verification of applicants so that only those who are really in need of the
jobs are engaged.
Zanna Samaila wrote from Damaturu, Yobe State.
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