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Look beyond white-collar jobs, embrace entrepreneurship, Kwara urges youths

The Kwara State Government, through Commissioner for Youth Development Ndanusa Shehu, has encouraged young people to consider alternative paths to economic stability beyond traditional white-collar jobs. Shehu emphasized the importance of skills acquisition and entrepreneurship, highlighting that limited conventional job opportunities necessitate these approaches. He noted that young people can participate in various aspects of agriculture without needing to own farmland, such as processing, packaging, and marketing. The government is supporting initiatives like the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, which provides young graduates with work experience in startups. Additionally, infrastructure projects such as stadium developments aim to offer more opportunities for youth engagement.

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The Punch logoThe PunchIndependentCenter18 hr. ago
Look beyond white-collar jobs, embrace entrepreneurship, Kwara urges youths

The Kwara State Government, through Commissioner for Youth Development Ndanusa Shehu, has encouraged young people to consider alternative paths to economic stability beyond traditional white-collar jobs. Shehu emphasized the importance of skills acquisition and entrepreneurship, highlighting that limited conventional job opportunities necessitate these approaches. He noted that young people can participate in various aspects of agriculture without needing to own farmland, such as processing, packaging, and marketing. The government is supporting initiatives like the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, which provides young graduates with work experience in startups. Additionally, infrastructure projects such as stadium developments aim to offer more opportunities for youth engagement.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced message from a government official encouraging youth to diversify their career options without overtly promoting any specific ideology. While the subject matter relates to economic policy and youth development, the framing remains neutral, citing government programs,磋

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