Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to officially launch the ARISE Human Capital Development Strategic Plan and Local Government Human Capital Development Implementation Roadmap.
This initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader human capital development agenda, aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s workforce capabilities and improving socioeconomic outcomes nationwide.
In a statement on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, the launch is being attended by key stakeholders, including Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President.
Others include Mrs. Rukaiya El-Rufai, Special Adviser to the President on NEC & Climate Change and National Coordinator for Human Capital Development in Nigeria, marks a significant milestone in the country’s development journey.
Akwa Ibom Gov. Umo Eno, and other state government officials had welcomed Shettima on arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo.
The ARISE Human Capital Development Strategic Plan focuses on three core pillars: health and nutrition, education, and labor force participation.
Improving healthcare systems, reducing child mortality and stunting, tackling malnutrition, and enhancing maternal health are crucial aspects of the health and nutrition pillar.
The education pillar ensures access to quality education for every Nigerian child, fostering a skilled workforce capable of thriving in the 21st-century economy.
The labour force participation pillar creates jobs and promotes economic growth through skills development and entrepreneurship.
Following the launch ceremony, Shettima commissioned several ARISE HCD projects.
These include model primary healthcare centers providing quality healthcare services to communities, model primary schools enhancing access to quality education for Nigerian children, and compassionate homes supporting vulnerable populations with shelter and care.
Additionally, a skill acquisition center will equip individuals with skills for entrepreneurship and employment, while the ARISE Park will promote sustainability through innovative environmental reclamation.
This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to investing in human capital development, recognizing it as both a moral imperative and an economic necessity.
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