The Federal Government is collaborating with the World Bank to drive job creation for young Nigerians, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said.
Speaking at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., Edun revealed that the Bank's Governors, mainly Finance Ministers of member countries , have resolved to make employment generation a key development priority.
He noted that this aligns with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which places job creation at the heart of economic reforms.
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Edun stressed that Nigeria is focusing on unlocking private investment, boosting productivity, and rolling out digital infrastructure to empower the youth. "Access to internet and fibre-optic networks will allow young Nigerians to thrive in the digital economy," he said.
He reaffirmed that creating high-quality jobs remains the most sustainable way to tackle poverty and inequality, adding that it would help retain talent and foster inclusive growth.
The partnership signals a unified push toward building a resilient, digital-ready workforce.
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