Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant move aimed at addressing mass unemployment, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Silas Agara as the new Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
This announcement was made in a brief statement released on Saturday, July 12, by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale.
“Mr. Agara is an entrepreneur and sports administrator who previously served as the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State,” the statement said.
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President Tinubu has expressed his expectations for an overhaul of the NDE to ensure optimal performance in designing and implementing effective programmes to combat mass unemployment in the country.
Silas Agara’s appointment takes immediate effect, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the NDE under his leadership.
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Agara’s background as an entrepreneur and sports administrator, coupled with his experience as the former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, positions him as a well-rounded choice for this crucial role. His leadership is expected to bring innovative solutions and strategies to tackle the pressing issue of unemployment in Nigeria.
The National Directorate of Employment, established to provide job opportunities and skills acquisition for Nigerians, will now be under the stewardship of Agara, whose track record in public service and administration promises a reinvigorated approach to its mandate.
As the new Director-General, Agara will be responsible for overseeing the NDE’s various programmes, which include vocational training, employment counselling, job placement services, and the promotion of entrepreneurship among Nigerians. His leadership is anticipated to enhance the efficacy of these programmes, making them more accessible and impactful for the unemployed population.
The government, stakeholders, and the public will be keenly watching the developments within the NDE under Agara’s leadership, hoping for substantial progress in the fight against unemployment.
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