Vocational training of youth and women, facilitated by initiatives like the Youth Entrepreneurship Development and Empowerment Scheme (YEDES) by JDPCI Abuja with funding support from the Catholic Relief Services CRS, is critical for national growth and economic empowerment for several reasons.
Firstly, vocational training equips individuals, particularly youth and women, with practical skills that are in demand in the job market. This increases their employability and reduces unemployment rates, thereby contributing to overall economic growth.
Secondly, by focusing on youth in the FCT, vocational training addresses the demographic dividend by harnessing the potential of the youthful population. Empowering young people with skills enables them to become productive contributors to the economy rather than being dependent on social support systems.
Moreover, vocational training enhances entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities. By fostering a culture of innovation and self-reliance, it stimulates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are essential for economic diversification and resilience.
Additionally, empowering women through vocational training not only improves their economic status but also promotes gender equality and social inclusion. When women have access to skills training and entrepreneurship opportunities, they contribute to household income and decision-making processes, leading to broader societal benefits.
Overall, vocational training of youth and women is critical for national growth as it builds human capital, fosters entrepreneurship, reduces poverty, and promotes social inclusion, all of which are essential elements for sustainable development and economic empowerment.
JDPCI Abuja is pleased to collaborate with CRS on a revolving and revolutionary vocational training scheme for our youths in FCT.
Good Governance (Democracy Monitoring)
JDPCI Abuja as the social arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has been involved in Good Governance activities for so many years.
This is important because of the alignment with Catholic Social Teaching.
The Catholic Church has a long-standing commitment to social justice and the promotion of human dignity. Engaging in Good Governance activities is consistent with these principles, as it seeks to ensure fairness, accountability, and transparency in governance processes.
Good Governance ensures that public policies and decisions serve the common good and prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable in society. By monitoring democracy and advocating for transparent and accountable governance, JDPCI Abuja contributes to creating a more just and equitable society.
The Catholic Church emphasizes moral values such as integrity, honesty, and justice. By actively participating in democracy monitoring, JDPCI Abuja promotes these values within the political sphere, fostering a culture of ethical leadership and responsible governance.
Good Governance is closely linked to the protection of human rights, including civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. By monitoring democracy and advocating for good governance practices, JDPCI Abuja works to safeguard these rights and ensure that all members of society can live with dignity and equality.
Democracy monitoring and advocacy efforts help strengthen democratic institutions and processes. By holding governments accountable, promoting transparency, and encouraging citizen participation, JDPCI Abuja contributes to the development and consolidation of democratic governance systems.
In summary, JDPCI Abuja’s involvement in Good Governance activities is essential for upholding the values of the Catholic Church, advocating for the common good, promoting moral values, protecting human rights, and strengthening democracy in Nigeria.
