Youth-led Civil Society Organization, Inspired Youth Network and other youth groups launched a campaign tagged #Jobs4Youth, on Nigeria Independence Day, October 1.
Jobs4Youth is an initiative aimed at promoting economic justice for youth by providing solutions to grassroots youth unemployment through research, civic participation and policy advocacy in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s unemployment rate rose to 27.1% in the second quarter of 2020. The effect of COVID-19 pandemic may increase job loss and shutting down of businesses if not addressed.
The campaign has however been designed for youths, who are concerned about the high unemployment rate in Nigeria, interested in learning and attending a town hall meeting with government representatives in their various local government to advocate for job creation program and policy.
Interested youths residing in Lagos should click HERE to fill this 2 minutes survey to join the Jobs4Youth campaign.
Great initiative