The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged global partners and industry leaders to boost investment in Nigeria’s youth skills development programmes.

Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call in Abuja at the National Skills and Industry Alignment Roundtable, stressing the need to align training with labour market demand.

He said the government is moving towards a coordinated system where skills translate into jobs and economic growth, noting that job creation remains limited without proper alignment.

The event, supported by the European Union, brought together stakeholders to strengthen collaboration between government, industry, and development partners.

Officials emphasised the role of the private sector and international partners in driving job creation, as Nigeria seeks to harness its large youth population for sustainable economic development.