King Charles begins unemployment scheme in Nigeria

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King Charles has commenced unemployment scheme in Nigeria.

The Prince’s Trust International, a non-profit organization established by King Charles III of England, has been officially launched in Nigeria to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment on a global scale.

The launch event, held at a reception in Lagos on Wednesday, was attended by distinguished guests, including the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ben Llewellyn-Jones.

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During his speech at the launch, Llewellyn-Jones emphasized that the Prince’s Trust International’s presence in Nigeria would help bridge the existing skills gap and provide more young people with access to quality training that enhances their employability.

He stated, “This launch marks the introduction of the Prince’s Trust International initiative in Nigeria, aimed at training young people and preparing them for work to address the gap in youth unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria. It is a highly positive initiative. His Royal Highness serves as the President of the Prince’s Trust.

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The initiative is expanding its reach to more countries, with Nigeria being the latest addition. PTI is a charitable organization and aligns with the UK government’s objective in Nigeria to assist young people in securing jobs, receiving proper training, and acquiring the necessary skills.”

Llewellyn-Jones further explained that the focus of the initiative lies in providing training that aligns with the desired roles of young people. This includes imparting modern workplace skills, fostering workplace etiquette, and equipping them with both soft and hard skills.

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Will Straw, the Chief Executive Officer of Prince’s Trust International, revealed that the initiative was initially scheduled to commence after King Charles’ visit to Nigeria in 2018 but was delayed due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Straw shared that over the past 18 months, the Trust has been supporting young people in gaining the skills required for the job market.

He stated, “Prince’s Trust has been operating for almost half a century, established by King Charles when he was the Prince of Wales in the UK in 1976. It has grown to become the largest charity in the UK, supporting millions of individuals. In 2015, the King founded Prince’s Trust International with the aim of collaborating with local partners worldwide to tackle the crisis of youth unemployment. During his visit to Nigeria in 2018, he inquired whether his Trust could support employment efforts in Nigeria and Ghana. The response was affirmative. Leveraging our expertise, we began exploring how to establish this program in collaboration with our Africa advisory board, which includes esteemed Nigerian business figures such as Atedo Peterside and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.”

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Arunma Oteh, a trustee of PTI and former Vice President of the World Bank, stressed that 60% of Nigeria’s population consists of youth. Therefore, investing in young people is essential and sustainable for the country’s development. Oteh, who also served as the former Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission, expressed enthusiasm about the program’s potential impact on young Nigerians, employers, and the nation as a whole. She described Nigerian youth as hardworking, creative, and resilient. Oteh believed that the launch of PTI in Nigeria would catalyze significant positive changes and development in the country.

Additionally, Mr. Oyerinde Adewale-Smatt, the Director-General of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, highlighted the pressing challenge of unemployment in the country, projecting that it could rise to 40% by 2023.

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