Germany has approved the second phase of its youth skills development project in Nigeria, aimed at strengthening vocational training and boosting employment opportunities.
The initiative, part of the German Collaboration Project (KVP), was confirmed by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It focuses on empowering Nigeria’s chambers of commerce to play a central role in youth skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and private sector development article.wn.com.
Key Highlights
Second phase approved: Germany expands its long-term partnership with Nigeria on youth empowerment.
Project focus: Strengthening vocational education, institutional capacity, and private sector collaboration.
Lead agency: Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Giessen-Friedberg, Germany.
Strategic goals: Enhance employability, foster entrepreneurship, and deepen bilateral trade ties otowngist.com article.wn.com.
SKYE II initiative: Supports workplace-relevant training through cooperation with government, civil society, and industry giz.de.
The partnership, which spans over two decades, has been instrumental in promoting skills development, economic inclusion, and bilateral investment. Officials say the second phase will build on the success of earlier efforts and expand outreach to underserved communities.
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