Human capital development key to curbing Nigeria’s poverty — FG

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, has emphasized that Nigeria's efforts to reduce poverty must begin with sustained investment in human capital development. He warned that millions of citizens cannot escape deprivation without the necessary skills and capabilities to improve their productivity.

Doro stressed the need to equip citizens with the skills required to improve their livelihoods and contribute to national economic growth, citing Nigeria's 63% multidimensional poverty rate based on 2022 data. The conference, themed "Accelerating Nigeria’s People, Productivity and Prosperity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," examined how the country could strengthen its workforce and prepare citizens for changes driven by emerging technologies.

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