By Udesinanna Stephen
As part of efforts to boost national labour force, the Federal government has said it will invest in Human Capital Development (HCD), adding that human capital drives the economy.
The Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known recently while approving the establishment of a multi-sectoral committee for the programme during a meeting with international and national partners.
The VP met with @WorldBank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri; the Chairman of the @AlikoDangoteFdn, @AlikoDangote; Founder of the @TonyElumeluFDN, Mr Tony Elumelu; the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, among others at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Addressing the audience, Shettima said the need for government and partners to invest in human capital development to create a workforce that is not just globally competitive but also adaptable to the modern demands of the 21st century.
As gathered from his X handle @KashimSKSM, he said, “This gathering marks our collective recommitment to redirecting the promise and potential of our human capital towards safeguarding the economy. It’s an honour to host you, and I eagerly anticipate celebrating the success of the initiatives uniting us.
“Our presence today signifies a tacit understanding that our future is intricately linked to the development of our human capital. We have witnessed the growing shift towards knowledge and service-based economies and the advantages they offer, particularly to our youths,” he added.
He also commended the impact the two wealthy Nigerian businessmen, Dangote and Elumelu, on the population, adding that every society rises and falls depending on the quality of its leadership.