NATIONAL ACCELERATED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

A Programme provides skills training, entrepreneurship support, and employment opportunities to Nigerian youth to reduce unemployment. It targets individuals aged 15-35, including the unemployed, underemployed, and those in tertiary institutions. This equips them with market-relevant skills for national development.

What Is This Policy?

A Federal Government programme providing young Nigerians with skills training, entrepreneurship support, and employment opportunities to reduce youth unemployment and unlock Nigeria's youth population dividend.

Who Does It Target?

Nigerian youth aged 15-35 Unemployed and underemployed young Nigerians Youth in tertiary institutions and NYSC members Vocational training institutions

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Equip Nigerian youth with market-relevant skills, support youth entrepreneurship, create employment pathways, and channel youthful energy into productive national development.

Key Features

Skills Training: Provides technical and vocational skills training in identified growth sectors including ICT, agriculture, and manufacturing. Entrepreneurship Support: Offers business development training, mentorship, and access to youth enterprise grants and loans. Employment Linkage: Links programme graduates with employers through job fairs and corporate partnerships. Digital Skills: Prioritises digital literacy and ICT skills for the emerging digital economy.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active - programmes deployed across all states Coverage: Nationwide Beneficiaries: Nigerian youth; employers; national economy Funding: Federal Government; donor support

How to Access

Apply through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development youth programmes portal Age eligibility 15-35 years for most programmes No educational minimum requirement for vocational tracks Application method: Apply at https://www.youth.gov.ng or state youth centres.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.youth.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development

Legal Framework

Operates under the National Youth Policy, the National Poverty Reduction Programme, and the National Directorate of Employment Act. Draws on the National Vocational Qualifications Framework, the Industrial Training Fund Act 2011, and the National Youth Employment Action Plan of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development.