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As part of proactive measures    aimed  at  tackling graduate unemployment across the country, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has inaugurated the University Entrepreneurship Development Programme to promote self-employment among the youth, right from institutions of higher learning.

The UNEDEP, which will be implemented by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, is also aimed at enhancing and re-orientating the values of undergraduates; providing a mentoring platform for students; and reducing poverty and youth unemployment, among other objectives.

FG to tackle unemployment with graduate entrepreneurship scheme