Dr. Baffa Babba Danagundi, Director General of the National Productivity Centre, has announced a new programme designed to provide permanent and pensionable employment to 1 million Nigerians.
In a recent statement, Dr. Danagundi revealed that the Centre has already begun working on the plan and will soon communicate with the Minister of Labour and Employment.
“This employment initiative will offer 1 million Nigerians a minimum salary of 150,000 naira on a Grade Level 06 Step 01, at no cost to the government,” he stated.
According to Dr. Danagundi, if approved by the President, the programme will generate 3 billion naira in monthly revenue for the government.
The initiative, called “The National Productivity Movement,” aims to boost the economy and create valuable opportunities for citizens.
“We developed this concept to support the President’s agenda of providing job opportunities and eradicating hunger in the country,” Dr. Danagundi explained.
“The President will be briefed on the plan, and we will seek his approval. If approved and launched in collaboration with state governors, Nigeria will significantly improve in food security and job creation, benefiting not just the country but the entire West African region.”
Dr. Danagundi also praised the President for his forward-thinking approach, focusing on progress rather than blaming previous administrations for past failures.