Labour minister says not Government duty to provide jobs for Nigerians

Muhammadu Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has emphasized that his ministry is not responsible for creating jobs.

He made the statement during the annual conference of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Abuja on Thursday.

Dingyadi stated that while the ministry recognizes the challenges posed by Nigeria’s large youth population, its mandate is to create an enabling environment for employment, not to secure jobs for individuals.

“You will agree with me that the mandate of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment is never to give employment to people. Our role is to foster job creation through strategic policies and investments,” he said.

The minister emphasized that the government, led by President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, prioritizes economic reforms.

Noting that Key examples include the recently agreed-upon minimum wage and ongoing investments in infrastructure and education.

Sunday Dare, the President’s media and communications advisor, stated that the reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration are showing positive outcomes despite ongoing economic challenges.

Dare described the President’s approach as one that prioritizes long-term solutions over temporary relief, urging Nigerians to trust the process.

“Every economic reform comes with excruciating pain, but the path chosen will lead us to the desired destination,” he stated