By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has disclosed that the Federal Government is rolling out transformative initiatives to empower the youths and about 70% of Nigerians to address the present hunger and economic challenges.
The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa- Onilu who stated this on Thursday in Abuja said that the measure is to cushion the economic downturn Nigerians are currently experiencing.
Issa- Onilu in a statement made available to newsmen said, “as the government continues to implement these critical policies, it’s essential for Nigerians to be informed and ready to take full advantage of the opportunities available.”
The statement however disclosed 11 key Federal Government initiatives where citizens need to apply and register as put out by the National Orientation Agency of Nigeria, as follows:
1. Student loan scheme http://nelf.gov.ng
2. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative https://pci.gov.ng
3. Consumer Credit Corporation https://credicorp.ng
4. Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDiCE) program https://boi.ng/iDiCE
5. Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) https://SUPA.itf.gov.ng
6. Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA) https://NIYA.ng
7. National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP) http://natep.gov.ng
8. Micro and Small Business loans https://boi.ng/micro-business
9. Housing Initiatives http://fha.gov.ng/ongoing-projects
10. NDDC INTERNSHIP SCHEME https://nyis.nddc.gov.ng
11. Nano- Business Support https://tucnigeria.org.ng
