President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday promised to create one million jobs in the digital economy.

Tinubu made this pledge in his inaugural speech as the 16^th President at a ceremony held at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

The President said his government will work with the National Assembly to fashion out a law that will give the administration the policy space to embark on labour intensive infrastructural development across the country.

He said his administration will create meaningful opportunities for youths and will honour the campaign commitment of one million new jobs in the digital economy.

In his speech titled “The Nigerian Ideal”, Tinubu said: “My administration must create meaningful opportunities for our youth.

“We shall honour our campaign commitment of one million new jobs in the digital economy.

“Our government also shall work with the National Assembly to fashion an omnibus Jobs and Prosperity Bill.

“This Bill will give our administration the policy space to embark on labour-intensive infrastructural improvements, encourage light industry and provide improved social services for the poor, elderly and vulnerable.”

On Agriculture, he said: “Rural incomes shall be secured by commodity exchange boards guaranteeing minimal prices for certain crops and animal products.

“A nationwide programme for storage and other facilities to reduce spoilage and waste will be undertaken.

“Agricultural hubs will be created throughout the nation to increase production and engage in value-added processing.

“The livestock sector will be introduced to best modern practices and steps taken to minimize the perennial conflict over land and water resources in this sector.

“Through these actions, food shall be made more abundant yet less costly. Farmers shall earn more while the average Nigerian pays less.” (The Nation)

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