NDE Showcases Employment Initiatives At 46th Kaduna Trade Fair

By Bukar BOLORI

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is participating in the ongoing 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair, offering a platform for beneficiaries of its skills acquisition programs to exhibit their products and services.

Themed “Promoting Efficiency in Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Trade through Digital Transformation,” the event aligns with NDE’s mission to drive economic growth and employment.

Speaking during the NDE Special Day, Director-General H.E. Silas Agara reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to tackling unemployment through initiatives like the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, which targets 93,731 unskilled and unemployed Nigerians.

As part of its participation, NDE is launching a mobile application to connect Nigerians with services provided by its trained beneficiaries.

The fair also provides young entrepreneurs with opportunities to engage with industry professionals and expand their business networks.

President of the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KADCCIMA), ESV. Ishaya Idi, commended NDE’s consistent presence at the fair, highlighting its role in strengthening small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and fostering self-reliance.

The Kaduna International Trade Fair remains a vital platform for businesses to gain exposure and market access, with NDE’s involvement reinforcing its dedication to self-employment creation and economic empowerment.