FG Promises More Jobs To Youths

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Tuesday expressed the determination of his administration to create more jobs for youths through research and technology.

Speaking at the Technology and Investment Week organised by the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos State, Jonathan, who was represented at the occasion by the Vice President, Namadi Sambo said the effort of FIIRO is recognised in the development of research and development of local technology output in food and industrial products.

“The institute cannot be pushed aside in the development of up to 25 different cassava products for food and industrial development, especially the much celebrated cassava bread,” he said.

“I am particularly happy that Nigerians have come to appreciate the 20 percent inclusion of cassava flour in bread making.

“We will look positively to the rehabilitation and expansion of the laboratories within this complex in order to boost the output having seen that there is enough land for that,” he said.

Jonathan also urged graduates seeking employment and potential investors to take advantage of the over 250 Research and Development outputs of FIIRO to create jobs and wealth; and also urged development banks and partners such as the Bank of Industry (BOI), Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the World Bank to collaborate with the institute to assist investors with loans.

According to him, the Federal Government will continue to work with FIIRO to increase the number of trained entrepreneurs and also create an enabling environment for their businesses to thrive.