The recent courtesy visit by HE. Silas Ali Agara, the Director General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), to the Indian High Commission marks a significant step towards enhancing job creation and youth empowerment in Nigeria. During the visit, which focused on strengthening collaboration between the Nigerian government and the Indian High Commission, Agara and Ambassador Shri G. Balasubramanian discussed ways to engage youth through skill acquisition and job creation initiatives.

This collaboration aims to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which seeks to address unemployment and empower young Nigerians with practical skills. Ambassador Balasubramanian praised the NDE’s ongoing efforts in job creation and emphasized the importance of engaging youth in building a better society.

This partnership is expected to lead to a practical roadmap that will facilitate stronger cooperation between Nigeria and India in driving job creation and skill acquisition programs for the nation’s youth.