All is
now set for the deployment of 200,000 unemployed graduates selected in the
first batch of the Buhari administration’s plan to hire half a million
Nigerians.
While the 200,000 had
been selected about two weeks ago, their names have now been sent to state
governments and the FCT who would deploy them to their specific programme
assignments. The names would also be published this week on the N-Power
internet portal, while the participants would start receiving SMS messages
informing them of their selection as from November 21, 2016.
State governments and
the FCT are also encouraged to post the names of the successful first batch
applicants in their local government areas while there would be further public
announcements.
Between now and the end
of the month, the states and the FCT would be engaged in deploying the graduates
who would formally start working and earning their stipends on December 1,
2016.
Of the 200,000 first
batch, 150,000 of them would teach, 30,000 would work in the Agric sector and
20,000 in Healthcare delivery covering the three specific programme
assignments.
The N-Power Volunteer
Corps is an expression of President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to invest in
the human capital development of Nigerian citizens, particularly our young
people. The N-Power programme is also an innovative means to enhance ailing
public services in the area of basic education and primary healthcare. Also in
the agric sector, it is aimed at achieving self-sufficiency by giving our
farmers relevant advisory services.
The Federal Government
of Nigeria hereby congratulates all 200,000 successful applicants in the first
batch, and they are encouraged to take this opportunity seriously by learning
the skills that will brighten their future. They are also implored to serve
their communities with commitment and dedication.
For those who have not
been selected at this time, there is a waiting list based on the total number
of applicants, and subsequent batches will absorb more of the qualified
applicants.
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