NDDC commences payment of Youth Internship Scheme beneficiaries

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced the placement and payment of 10,000 beneficiaries of the Youth Internship Scheme.

The scheme is a one-year practical skills training program aimed at empowering young people in the Niger Delta region.

“With the successful completion of the selection of beneficiaries and their ongoing placement in organisations for practical experience, the payment of the monthly stipends has also taken effect,” said Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs, in a press statement made available to Diaspora Digital Media.

According to the Commission, the selection process was conducted with transparency, diligence, and fairness, and saw over 3.2 million young people register in the database.

“This unprecedented response highlights our youth’s immense potential and aspirations,” Thompson-Wakama added.

To ensure the scheme’s efficiency, the NDDC has established a comprehensive digital repository to store vital information about the youths, including their qualifications, skills, interests, needs, and employment status.

“This data-driven approach enables the Commission to design targeted programmes that address the unique needs of the vibrant and resourceful youth population,” Thompson-Wakama explained.

The Commission also reiterated its “commitment to transparency and fairness, which aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, guided the selection of beneficiaries.”

The Youth Internship Scheme is part of the NDDC’s efforts to address the challenges faced by young people in the region.

By providing them with practical skills and training, the Commission aims to create a lasting impact and pave the way for a brighter future.

NDDC

The NDDC is a federal government agency in Nigeria established in 2000 to promote the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region.

The commission is responsible for implementing projects and programs that address the economic, social, and environmental challenges facing the region.

The NDDC’s mandate is to facilitate the rapid and sustainable development of the Niger Delta region, provide a framework for the coordination of development projects and programs in the region, and promote the participation of the people of the Niger Delta in the development of the region.

The commission focuses on infrastructure development, human capital development, economic empowerment, environmental protection and management, and peace and security.

It operates in the nine Niger Delta states of Nigeria, which include Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers.

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