YouWiN Has Created Over 26,000 Jobs – Jonathan

PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN CUTTING THE CAKE TO COMMEMORATE THE 3RD EDITION OF YouWiN AT THE BANQUET HALL, ABUJA ON MONDAY, 25/11/2013.
PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN CUTTING THE CAKE TO COMMEMORATE THE 3RD EDITION OF YouWiN PEOGRAMME AT THE STATE HOUSE BANQUET HALL, ABUJA ON MONDAY, 25/11/2013.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday announced with glee that over 27,000 jobs have been created in the last two years through the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YouWiN) Programme. This is just as he reiterated his belief in Nigerian youths, who he described as not only “vibrant; they are intelligent, resilient and hardworking”.

The president made the remark while declaring open the third edition of the YouWiN Programme at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja.

President Jonathan recalled that when his administration came into power in 2011, youth unemployment in the country stood at a staggering 35 per cent, which he said was unacceptable, hence the launching of a number of initiatives, including YouWiN, to help create jobs for Nigerians.

His remarks read in part: “In its short run, there have been so many winning stories from the YouWiN programme. The success rate in implementation and in operation is commendable. The exhibition by a few of the awardees which I have just reviewed, confirms that our youths are indeed, industrious and highly talented”.

In apparent reference to the various products and services displayed by recipients of YouWin on the occasion, the president said, “With targeted support, the products and services on display here will compete with the best in the world. They will not only serve our domestic needs, they are potentially export revenue earners for this country”.

He added that “I am exceedingly pleased to learn that some of our youths who received only training and capacity building support, without financial grants, have proven their entrepreneurial skills by starting their own businesses and employing other youths. These commendable efforts challenge us to do more for our youths in the areas of entrepreneurship and job creation”.

Among other objectives of YouWin, Mr. Jonathan stated that the “programme retains its significance as a uniting platform for beneficiaries from all across the country”, adding that “The synergy formed, the relationship forged and the networking opportunities created, will last well into the future, to the benefit of the nation”.

Dispelling the notion that beneficiaries are only selected on the basis of their connection with highly placed individuals rather than merit, President Jonathan said YouWiN is an example of his administration’s commitment to reward, merit and performance.

“YouWin! Grant recipients can confirm that they received the award without ‘knowing’ anybody. There is no ‘godfatherism’ in this programme. Nigeria is the godfather to every one of us” he declared.

While encouraging Nigerian youths between the age bracket of 18 and 45 years to apply for the programme, the president said “By the end of this 3rd cycle, YouWiN! would have provided entrepreneurship opportunities for 3,600 enterprising youth and created jobs for tens of thousands”.

23 COMMENTS

  1. I am very happy having a president that is eager to firmly secure the future of the citizens most especially those of us whom God has blessed with knowledge and a dedicating spirit to industrously benefit others. But over the years I have struggled to reach out for financial supports, now I believe my application would be considered and treated with the fear of God to ensure my long awaiting labour and espectation gains its waves for a desired success as one of the achievements through this government. Thanks,God bless you.

  2. Thank you Mr President for your initiative of turning Nigeria into an industrial economy. Youwin wil turn things around for the good of this country. God wil bless more and more as you continue to partner with Nigerian youths.

  3. Hummm! Luck works as devined even in the most corrupt Nations of the world. That apart but for me believe that no need for godfatherism in youWIN aka no need of knowing somebody that knows somebody that knows is not possible in 9ja. Of course, that is the plan by our ever simplest president but quote me as the rest will be History or except if he does the picking based on merit himself, Anyway,we shall see as I was reluctantly forced to apply by a friend.

  4. Hi, as a student and an upcoming youth, I think this is one of the best way of eradicating poverty and empowering the youth. I will be very grateful if the next application is posted to my email. Thank you, God Bless

  5. Mr president and youwin team well done. this is a beautiful idea to elevate poverty and reduced the rate of unemployment in the country. my worried is, how long will this program last and how many youth in the rural areas of this country will benefit?

  6. God will bless the blessed Johnathan for such a wonderful program to overcome unemployment rate in Nigeria, am not a benefactor yet but am sure God will locate me this time. so plss can some update me which section of youwin program is onboard now?

  7. Am really happy and so glad that Mr president and the members of YOUWIN are doing in the lives of the youth,may GOD bless you. I will really love to share an idea with the government that will not only grow but we will be known for it and in the hole world,thank… Am a student of theatre arts 400 level.

  8. I find this a bit fantastic to be true, notwithstanding I did my bit and dutifully and painstakingly applied, the promised funding looks good, but over and above the cash, capacity and capability development of the Nigerian youth in business systems in a hands on style will be very helpful even in managing the funds when it is awarded,

    Youwin can organize say regional business management seminars for applicants?

  9. I humbly give a million thanks to our God give president I say BIG thanks to my president for your big contribution in making Nigeria great and imparting the youth to have a since in the society and I willingly congratulate you immensely for the good work you are doing such as stride developmental programs, youth empowerment, woman empowerment, health, Agriculture, Roads, Markets, Schools and infrastructure development amount to success. so thanks you for your good work may God continue to bestowed his love to you . While expressing thanks in anticipation.