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Fed Govt unveils Initiative to bridge Skills Gap in Housing Sector

The Federal Government has launched the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP), a flagship intervention aimed at equipping young Nigerians with market-ready skills and linking them directly to job opportunities.The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, formally presented the initiative at the 6th National Council on Skills (NCS) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Describing NASAP as a strategic component of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Minister said the programme is designed not just as a training scheme, but as a national effort to “professionalise artisanship, restore quality in housing delivery, and connect skills to jobs.”“Whether it’s public or private housing projects, poor workmanship is undermining quality and safety. NASAP is our response to this challenge.”A standout feature of the programme is Craft-Hub, a digital platform the Minister likened to “Uber for artisans.”