President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced an employment scheme to create 2.5 million jobs for Nigerians directly and indirectly.
Tinubu made this known during his 64th Independence Day speech on Tuesday.
The scheme to be known as Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme, LEEP, will commence in November 2024.
The initiative aims to ensure the welfare and safety of workers across the country.
President Tinubu also announced the convocation of a 30-day national Youths Conference to address economic hardship.
According to him, the confab will ensure that the voices of youths are heard and recommendations implemented by his administration.
He assured that better days are ahead for Nigerians and urged them not to lose hope in the country.
