The bill was considered and passed for a second reading after a presentation by its sponsor, Senator Shuaib Salisu , who explained that the piece of legislation, aims to offer unemployed graduates in Nigeria some part-time jobs where they could gain experience and earn stipends.
The lawmaker also acknowledged existing agencies such as the National Directorate of Employment, NDE and the Industrial Trust Fund, ITF, but noted that they have not been targeted adequately to the beneficiaries. Senator Salisu believes that the scheme, which will have a database, will be more effective in streamlining interventions for the beneficiaries.
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