National Poverty Reduction With Growth Partners Stakeholders In Kebbi
From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi
The National Poverty Reduction With Growth Strategy, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Recources have held a one day evaluative workshop in Kebbi State where it was revealed that over 60% of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) graduates have secured employment or started their own businesses in Nigeria.
The Permanent Seretary, the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, disclosed this at a one-day evaluative workshop with beneficiaries and implementors of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) program in Birnin-Kebbi, early in the week.
According to him, the NPRGS is a key government initiative designed to accelerate national development by lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within a decade.
Dr. Ebimaro explained that the goals of the NPRGS would be achieved through four core pillars, which are, macroeconomic stabilization, industrialization, trade and growth, and redistributive programs.
The program has been strategically implemented through five critical components, including the Agriculture for Food and Job Programme (AFJP), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, Rural Roads Construction Programme, Productivity Improvement Programme, and Training and Skill Acquisition Programme.
Ag.Perm Sec. highlighted the achievements of the program, saying, “In alignment with these goals, the programme has been strategically implemented through five critical components… Equipping young Nigerians with employable skills for self-reliance and sustainable job creation.”
He also revealed that recent field evaluation findings showed a 25-30% increase in crop yields, over 60% of TVET graduates securing employment or starting businesses, and enhanced rural road infrastructure.
The Acting Permanent Secretary urged stakeholders to be open, analytical, and forward-thinking in their contributions.
“Your insights, recommendations, and experiences will be instrumental in shaping the future of NPRGS and ensuring that its impact remains far-reaching, inclusive, and sustainable.”
Mrs. Ayinde-Yakubu Olasumbo, Director of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the Ministry, who was represented by the Ag.Permanent Secretary, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth, job creation, and national prosperity.
Emphasising that the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth, job creation, and national prosperity can not be over emphasized.
Earlier, Mr. Gomina Mohammed, the Head of Evaluation from the Ministry, explained that the evaluative workshop was essential to assess the impact, efficiency, and sustainability of the intervention on the lives of the beneficiaries and communities.
