FG Commences N50,000 Monthly Disbursement to Youths

In empowering 10,000 Niger Delta youth under its Youth Internship Scheme, the Federal Government, through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), announced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly stipends as promised.

The Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi-Thompson-Wakama, on Thursday made this known to pressmen in Rivers State.

She stated that the selected trainees, chosen from over 3.2 million applicants, will undergo a 12-month hands-on training to develop essential skills.

Thompson-Wakama emphasized the commission’s commitment to transparency and its efforts to gather data on youth qualifications and employment needs to guide future initiatives.

She also highlighted NDDC’s partnership with KPMG to improve corporate governance, ensuring a shift toward long-term transformation.

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KPMG has produced a Governance Advisory Report that will serve as a tool to support the commission’s transition from a transaction-based to a transformation-focused policy.” Thompson-Wakama added.

However, the director appreciated the youth for exercising patience during the selection process.

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