By Aisha Gambo
Kaduna, Jan. 5, 2021 The Federal Government’s Extended Special Public Works (ESPW), also known as the 774,000 jobs programme, has been inaugurated in Kaduna State.
The inauguration was done on Tuesday in Kaduna by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
Naija247news reports that 774,000 unemployed Nigerians were selected across the 774 local government areas in the 36 states and the FCT for community/environment public works.
The programme was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari to reduce unemployment in the country.
In his speech at the inauguration, NDE Acting Director General, Malam Abubakar Nuhu-Fikpo, said that the directorate was totally committed and dedicated to the smooth and effective implementation of the programme.