‘Youth Unemployment Threatens Nigeria’s Future’, W/Bank, Youth Minister, IDA Champion Warn

Stakeholders at the African Foundational Week (AFW) Youth Week have raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing youth unemployment challenge, warning that millions of young people risked being left behind unless urgent action was taken to create jobs, bridge skills gaps and expand access to opportunities.
The event, held across six Central African countries including Nigeria under the theme, “Youth Works, Africa Thrives”, brought together government officials, development partners, youth advocates and entrepreneurs to discuss pathways to employment and economic inclusion.
Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the event, a World Bank International Development Association (IDA) Youth...