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AU Launches Training Program for 200 Nigerian Youths

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) launched a six-week training program in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, targeting 200 youth, widows, and vulnerable individuals.
The training covers ICT, baking, and welding to equip participants to start their own businesses.
At the conclusion, participants will receive starter packs and seed money to support their ventures.
Mohammed Sameel, the State Coordinator, said the program aims to reduce unemployment and enhance livelihoods.

History

Historical Context

The African Union launched the African Youth Employment Initiative in 2002 to address youth unemployment across the continent, aiming to empower millions through skills training. This effort aligns with the 2016 ECOWAS Youth Policy Strategic Plan, which seeks to tackle high unemployment and promote youth development in West Africa. Recent programs in Nigeria, like the AUDA-NEPAD initiative, continue this vital work.

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Story summary

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) launched a six-week training program in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, targeting 200 youth, widows, and vulnerable individuals.
The training covers ICT, baking, and welding to equip participants to start their own businesses.
At the conclusion, participants will receive starter packs and seed money to support their ventures.
Mohammed Sameel, the State Coordinator, said the program aims to reduce unemployment and enhance livelihoods.

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