Federal Government To Build Industrial Hubs For Job Creation

The Federal Government says it will establish industrial hubs to accelerate job creation to tackle rising unemployment in the country.

President Bola Tinubu said this at the 55th International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management on Tuesday in Abuja.

The conference was with the theme: “Sustainable Human Resources, Business and National Development.”

Represented by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiru Onyejeocha, the President said his administration was geared towards steering Nigeria towards self-reliance and reducing dependency on others in the face of global challenges.

“We envision an unprecedented level of industrial activity, marked by the establishment of unique industrial hubs tailored to the strengths of each region in our great nation,” he said.

He reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to end poverty, adding this was deeply intertwined with the government’s focus on economic growth and job creation.

“We recognise that sustainable development can only be achieved by fostering an environment where job opportunities abound, ensuring food security and eradicating poverty.

“In the pursuit of our vision, inclusivity is paramount, we will prominently feature women and youth in all our endeavours, recognising them as integral contributors to our nation’s success,” the President said.

Earlier, the President and Chairman, Governing Council of the CIPM, Mr Olusegun Mojeed, said that this year’s theme was borne out of the fact that most industries in today’s ecosystem were experiencing rapid and exponential bouts of change triggered by disruptive technologies and increase agile nature of the external market.