Osinbajo: Nigeria’s workforce world’s ninth largest
THE Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo at the weekend said Nigeria’s labour workforces of almost 69million people is the largest in Africa and ninth largest in the world.
The Vice President quoted World Bank as saying Nigeria labour force of almost 69million people is largest in Africa and the 9th largest in the world, noting that the availability of labour is a critical component of industrial and economic potential and this positions the country as the leading candidate for industrial related investment.
This perception has led to skills shortages in trades and vocational areas that Nigerians should be well equipped to perform.
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