Social Workers under the umbrella of Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) have applauded the Federal Government over the proposed payment of 5,000 monthly stipend
for unemployed youths in the country.
He said, «It is germane at this stage to congratulate the Federal Government which in the last one week commenced the payment of monthly stipends to its successful applicants for the N - Power schemes for
the unemployed youths in our country and the payment of monthly stipends of N5, 000 to vulnerable but socially responsible poor in our society.
Drama ensued on the floor of the red chamber on Wednesday as the motion for the payment of N5, 000 monthly allowance to
unemployed youths in the country was opposed.
Aisha Buhari, wife of the president, has appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure his promise of paying N5, 000 stipend to
unemployed youths in the country is fulfilled.
President Akufo - Addo further pledged his government's commitment to provide jobs for
all unemployed youth in the country.
«The South - East zone has the highest number of
unemployed youths in the country.