Building a National Workforce for the Future

The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0) represents a renewed national effort to equip young Nigerians with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to build lasting careers.

Led by the Federal Government of Nigeria, with support from the European Union (EU) and implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the programme connects talented graduates to meaningful work placements, career guidance, and entrepreneurial pathways.

HOSTS

H.E Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR

President Federal Republic of Nigeria

H.E Kashim Shettima GCON

Vice President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Wale Edun

Honourable Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy

Sen. Abubakar Bagudu

Honourable Minister of Budget & Economic Planning

Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole

Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment

Mr. Ayodele Olawande

Honourable Minister for Youth Development

Gautier Mignot

European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS

Ms. Elsie G. Attafuah

Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria

Massimo De Luca

Head of Corporation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS

Programme Overview

The event will be officially flagged off by His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and will feature a keynote address by a distinguished global leader. It will also include panel sessions with industry champions, as well as a Closing Plenary and Commitment Signing Ceremony, where government, business, and development leaders will reaffirm their shared responsibility to strengthen Nigeria’s youth employment architecture.

Among the highlights is a high-level dialogue themed “From Skills to Jobs and Enterprises: Driving Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship in Key Economic Sectors”, which will provide a platform for dynamic conversations and actionable insights.

Your participation in this landmark occasion will underscore your institution’s leadership and commitment to advancing the national vision of a resilient, inclusive, and globally competitive Nigerian workforce. Together, we can transform the potential of Nigeria’s youth into a collective engine for innovation, enterprise, and sustainable development—ensuring that the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 becomes a lasting pillar of the nation’s economic transformation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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Keynote speeches

Inspiring speeches/remarks from distinguished leaders, setting the tone for the event with insights on youth empowerment, innovation, and sustainable development.

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Panel discussions

Engaging conversations featuring experts, policymakers, and industry leaders exploring opportunities, challenges, and solutions for job creation and enterprise growth.

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Employer Exhibition

A vibrant space where employers connect directly with talented fellows, showcasing career opportunities and fostering professional linkages.

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Fellows’ stories

Powerful personal testimonies from NJFP fellows highlighting their journeys, impact, and transformation through the fellowship experience.

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Creative showcases

A celebration of creativity and innovation through art, performances, and digital expressions by fellows and partners.

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Commitment signing

A formal session where stakeholders pledge partnerships, investments, and continued support towards advancing youth employment and national development.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Arrival

Arrival of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

10:00 AM

Employer Exhibition

Engagements with employers

Welcome Address

Opening reflections from the UNDP Resident Representative.

10:15 AM – 10:25 AM

Fellows’ Voices

Inspiring stories and testimonials from NJFP alumni.

10:25 AM – 10:30 AM

Special Remarks

Goodwill message from the European Union Delegation to Nigeria.

10:30 AM – 10:35 AM

🎙️Spoken Word Performance

A creative celebration of Nigeria’s youth and innovation.

10:35 AM – 10:40 AM

Keynote Speech

Setting the tone for the events

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

Opening Plenary session

Fellowships as Launchpad for Jobs and Enterprises | Financing and Sustainability

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Breakout Sessions

Sectoral Opportunities for Job Creation | Governance, Policy, and Institutional Coordination

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Closing Plenary

Closing remarks and next steps

Commitment Signing Ceremony

Commitment Signing Ceremony

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM