Friday, September 5, 2025 - Minister of Labour and Employment Muhammadu Dingyadi, who performed the official flag-off, said the initiative was both historic and symbolic. He noted that it was not only the first major programme to be launched at the NDE’s new headquarters but also signifies government’s commitment to creating mass employment opportunities for Nigerians.
Dingyadi recalled that under the first phase of RHEI in
2024, a total of 33,692 Nigerians were trained in demand-driven skills across
ICT, entrepreneurship, technical trades, agriculture and public works, with
many resettled through starter packs and soft loans.
“The second phase we are flagging off today is a direct
response to the lessons of Phase One.
This is about ensuring our young people, women and
vulnerable groups are not just trained but also resettled into sustainable
ventures that will grow our economy,” the Minister said.
In her remarks, Minister of State for Labour and Employment,
Nkiruka Onyejeocha, said the initiative is not just a job creation programme
but a national movement to restore dignity, unlock potential, and forge a more
prosperous future for all Nigerians.
Onyejeocha urged participants to take advantage of the
training and become job creators in their communities, while calling on state
governments, private sector and civil society organisations to deepen
collaboration with the NDE.
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