World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is celebrated globally on July 15th each year to highlight the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. In Nigeria, this day holds significant relevance as the country grapples with youth unemployment and underemployment challenges.

Nigeria, with its youthful population, faces the dual challenge of harnessing this demographic dividend while ensuring that young people are adequately prepared for the job market or empowered to create their own opportunities. Initiatives such as vocational training, apprenticeships, and skills development programs are crucial in bridging the skills gap and promoting sustainable economic growth.

Through targeted investments in education, technical training, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship education, Nigeria can unlock the potential of its youth population. By prioritizing skills development, the country can foster innovation, reduce poverty, and build a prosperous future for its young people.

World Youth Skills Day serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in youth skills development as a pathway to achieving sustainable development goals and ensuring a brighter future for Nigeria’s youth. It underscores the need for continuous collaboration and commitment from all sectors to create an enabling environment where young people can realize their full potential and contribute positively to society hereby creating a wonderful world for the future generation.