The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) announced in April 2020 that it would be recruiting 774,000 Nigerians for a special public works program. The program, which is part of the government’s economic stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is designed to provide temporary employment to unemployed Nigerians.
The program will be implemented by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Applicants must be Nigerian citizens, at least 18 years old, and not currently employed. They must also have a National Identification Number (NIN).
The application process for the 774,000 recruitment program is online. Applicants can apply through the NDE website. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2020.
The 774,000 recruitment program is a welcome initiative by the FG to provide temporary employment to unemployed Nigerians. The program will also help to stimulate the economy by providing much-needed jobs.
However, there have been some concerns about the program. Some people have expressed doubts about the government’s ability to effectively implement the program. Others have raised concerns about the transparency of the recruitment process.
The FG has assured Nigerians that the 774,000 recruitment program will be implemented in a transparent and fair manner. The government has also said that it will provide training and support to the workers who are selected for the program.
The 774,000 recruitment program is a significant initiative by the FG. The program has the potential to provide much-needed relief to unemployed Nigerians and to stimulate the economy. However, the success of the program will depend on the government’s ability to effectively implement it.
Additional Details About The 774,000 Recruitment Program
- The program will create 1,000 jobs in each of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
- The jobs will last for three months, and the workers will be paid a monthly stipend of N30,000.
- The jobs will focus on unskilled labor, such as road maintenance, sanitation, and environmental cleanup.
- The program is expected to cost the government N20 billion.
The 774,000 recruitment program is a welcome initiative by the FG. It is a step in the right direction to address the high unemployment rate in Nigeria. The program is also expected to stimulate the economy by providing much-needed jobs. However, the success of the program will depend on the government’s ability to effectively implement it.