The Federal Government has called on the United States to assist
the country in tackling unemployment by upgrading the skill acquisition centres
already established in various parts of the country.
A statement from the Ministry of Labour and Employment by
Assistant Director Press, Rhoda Ilya, said the call was made when the Permanent
Secretary, William Alo, received a delegation from the US Department of Labour
on behalf of the minister, Dr Chris Ngige.
He said highlighted the need for Nigeria to increase its
intervention in reducing unemployment.
He said, “Assistance from the US to upgrade the skill
acquisition centres in the country will be of immense benefit to Nigeria as it
will enhance job creation. Crimes such as child labour, forced labour and other
ills are the fallout of unemployment. “Repositioning of the skills acquisition
centres in the country will create more employment opportunities for the
unemployed youths and others.
“We acknowledge the US as a long-standing dependable
partner, and feel assured that US intervention will help to reduce the crime
rate among the youths, as many of them will get off the crime track when
employed.”
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