On Saturday, 12th october 2024, the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, alongside the Governor of Nasarawa State, and key stakeholders, launched two pivotal documents from the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency. Held at the Banquet Hall in Lafia, this event marked a significant milestone in the state’s commitment to sustainable growth and human capital development.
The newly unveiled documents, the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Strategy Document and the Gender Transformative Human Capital Development Policy Framework, are set to revolutionize several key sectors, including Health & Nutrition, Education, Labor force Participation, Youth, Social Development, as well as Local Government & Community Development.
These policies aim to empower citizens by promoting skills acquisition, gender equity, and social inclusion. By focusing on gender-transformative strategies, Nasarawa State is taking an innovative approach to ensure both men and women are provided with equal opportunities to contribute to and benefit from the state’s growth.
Vice President Shettima underscored the importance of states investing in their people, especially the youth, to equip them with the skills necessary to compete on a global stage. Governor Abdullahi Sule described the strategy and policy as not only a roadmap for Nasarawa’s future but a blueprint for sustainable development.
“The documents represent our firm commitment to ensuring the full potential of our people is realized. We are determined to make Nasarawa State a model for human capital development in Nigeria,” the Governor added.
The Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency (NSHCDA), led by Habiba Balarabe Suleiman, continues to spearhead initiatives aimed at maximizing the potential of citizens, setting a benchmark for other states to follow.
As Nasarawa State forges ahead with its transformative agenda, these strategies are expected to accelerate growth, promote gender equity, and empower the next generation to drive the state’s socio-economic progress.
