The World Bank and the European Union (EU), in partnership with the Federal Government, have introduced a job creation strategy called State Employment and Expenditure for Result (SEEFOR) project in Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta and Edo states.

This was disclosed by the Supervising Minister of National Planning, Ambassador Bashire Yuguda, during the 3-day stakeholders’ workshop on the project in Obudu Ranch Resort, Cross Rivers State.

CEOAFRICA news desk gathered from the statement of Ambassador Yuguda that the new strategy on job creation is part of the efforts towards achieving tremendous decrease in the nation’s unemployment rate especially in the Niger Delta region.

According to Yuguda, the SEEFOR project was initiated two years ago by the World Bank as part of its contribution to the amnesty programme of the Federal Government but that the project came into full effect on July 31, 2013.

Yuguda further stated that the additional financing from the EU and  the World Bank  shall culminate in  the creation  of  more jobs for the youth,  more financial prudence and greater access to socio-economic services.

The minister however noted that the project would map out various opportunities, strategies and options at improving the governance system as well as creating conducive environment for sustainable job creation.