2026 YOUTH SKILLS DAY: NACCIMA THROWS BOMBSHELL – YOUTHS ARE NOT A PROBLEM, THEY ARE NIGERIA’S GOLDMINE!
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, has joined the world to mark World Youth Skills Day 2026 with a strong call for massive private sector investment in youth skills.
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PRIVATE SECTOR’S DIRECT ROLE
“As a Chamber movement representing businesses across every sector and every state,NACCIMA recognises that the private sector has a direct stake and a direct role to play in equipping young Nigerians with the competencies they need to participate meaningfully in today’s economy and tomorrow’s.”
BEYOND TECHNICAL SKILLS – THE NEW SKILLS MIX
“This year’s theme,’Skills for a Shared Future,’reflects the growing understanding that technical proficiency alone is no longer http://sufficient.Young people today require a blend of digital literacy,artificial intelligence readiness,green-economy competencies,and social-emotional skills to thrive amid rapid technological and economic change.”
“NACCIMA affirms that this aligns closely with its own advocacy for a Nigerian workforce that is competitive,adaptable and export-ready.”
KEY ISSUES WITH FULL QUOTATIONS:
1. THE COMMEMORATION
“The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce,Industry,Mines and Agriculture(NACCIMA)joins the international community today in commemorating World Youth Skills Day 2026,observed globally under the theme ‘Skills for a Shared Future.'”
2. NACCIMA’S MISSION FOR NIGERIAN YOUTH
“As the umbrella body for organised private sector chambers across Nigeria, NACCIMA reaffirms its commitment to bridging the gap between Nigeria’s growing youth population and the practical,market-relevant skills needed to drive inclusive economic growth,entrepreneurship and decent work.”
3. THE DEMOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGE MUST BE HARNESSED
“Speaking on the occasion,the National President of NACCIMA,Engr.Jani Ibrahim,noted that Nigeria’s demographic advantage-one of the youngest populations in the world can only translate into economic prosperity if matched with deliberate,sustained investment in technical,digital,green and entrepreneurial skills.”
4. THE PUNCHLINE – YOUTHS ARE AN ASSET
“Nigeria’s youth are not a challenge to be managed;they are an asset to be developed,”
In commemoration of the day,NACCIMA is:
● Reaffirming its support far Technical and Yocational Education and
Training(TVET)partnerships between member chambers,training
institutions and industry;
·Encouraging affiliate chambers nationwide to expand mentorship,
apprenticeship and internship opportunities for young Nigerians within their local business communities;
Engr.Jani lbrahim ooM,mL RE FCcoD.FAEn
National President
president@naccima.com
Chief(Dr)Emi Membere-Otaji,
MD,NPoM,OON,DSSRS
1st Deputy President
Asiwaju(Dr.)Michael
Olawale-Cole,CON
2nd Deputy President
Engr.Sola Obadimu,
FNSE.FCloD
Director General
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