Chance for Kaduna Youths: NDE Opens Registration for New Hope Employment Program!
Good news for unemployed young people in Kaduna State! The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has started registering youths for a special program called the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI). This is a big effort by the Federal Government to help tackle unemployment and empower Nigerians with skills and opportunities.
The registration period began on July 28 and will continue until August 11, 2025. So, if you’re an unemployed youth in Kaduna, this is your window of opportunity!
Who Can Apply? Everyone!
According to Mr. Francis Ambianto, the NDE State Coordinator in Kaduna, this initiative is open to all unemployed individuals, no matter their educational background. He emphasized, “Skills acquisition does not have barriers. Whether you are a graduate, school dropout, or never attended school, you are eligible.” This is a refreshing approach, focusing on potential and practical skills over formal qualifications.
Over 600 young people in Kaduna State are expected to benefit from this second phase of the RHEI, which aims to help a total of 21,782 Nigerians nationwide.
How to Apply and What to Expect:
If you’re between 18 and 40 years old, you can register online by visiting www.nde.gov.ng. Mr. Ambianto made it clear that the selection process will be strictly based on merit, meaning personal connections won’t play a role. Beneficiaries will be chosen from a central online portal managed by the NDE Headquarters in Abuja, ensuring fairness and transparency. The first phase of this initiative was very successful, and the NDE is optimistic this second phase will be even better.
Training and Support:
Those who are selected will receive training in various practical programs:
- Rural Employment Promotion (REP): This focuses on agricultural skills like poultry farming, fishery, irrigation, and animal fattening.
- Vocational Skills Development (VSD): This offers trades like fashion design, catering, and more.
- Special Public Works (SPW): These programs involve various public projects.Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE): This helps participants develop skills to start and manage their own small businesses.
Participants in these programs will receive three months of training and a monthly transport stipend of N10,000. Even better, after completing their training, 70% of participants will have access to soft loans to help them kickstart their businesses or careers.
Special Opportunities for Graduates:
The NDE also has two specific schemes for graduates:
Graduate Coaching Scheme: This program trains graduates to become coaches for secondary school students preparing for their Senior Secondary School Examination.Graduate Attachment Program: This program places graduates in relevant organizations for temporary work experience, helping them gain entry into their chosen fields.
Graduates participating in these programs will receive a more substantial monthly stipend of N50,000 for three months.
About the “Renewed Hope Employment Initiative”:
This initiative is a flagship program launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration early in 2024. Its main goals are to fight rising unemployment and empower Nigerians by creating jobs and developing essential skills. It’s coordinated by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and is committed to selecting beneficiaries fairly across all 36 states and the FCT.
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