At World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, VP Shettima Pushes for Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Agenda
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to positioning human potential at the heart of national development, according to Stanley Kingsley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media […]
Nigeria’s Human Capital Drive: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever — Rukaiya el-Rufai
Considering the revelations of the sobering 2018 Human Capital Index, Nigeria is committed to charting a new course with the launch and evolution of its National Human Capital Development (HCD) Programme. Now rebranded and revitalised as HCD 2.0, this transformative agenda represents more than just policy continuity. It signals a new era of intentional investment […]
Project Fuuku Revolutionises Cooking Practices, Drives HCD in Nigeria
Nigeria’s human capital development is at a critical juncture. With 180 million Nigerians lacking access to clean cooking fuels, and over 98,000 women dying annually from the harmful effects of cooking with firewood, the need for change is undeniable. This is where the HCD Programme Accelerator Project, Fuuku, among others, comes into play: a transformative […]
Madam Koroma Rallies Global Support to Position Nigeria as Regional Leader in Human Capital Policy
In a spirited, cross-continental virtual dialogue on advancing Human Capital Development (HCD) in Nigeria and West Africa, Madam Finda Koroma, former Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission and now Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Africa HCD+, laid out a sweeping vision for building policy capacity across the region. Her rallying cry was clear: “We need […]
Editorial: Why FG Must Double Down on Scaling HCD Across All States
Nigeria’s long-term prosperity will not be written in oil wells or natural resources; it will be written in classrooms, health clinics, and the productivity of its young, rapidly growing population. With more than 60 per cent of citizens under the age of 25, the country’s true wealth lies in its people. Recognising this, the Federal […]
Nigeria Rethinks Growth Strategy With Localised Human Capital Blueprint in Akwa Ibom
A decisive step toward reshaping Nigeria’s developmental trajectory comes with the launch of the Akwa Ibom State ARISE Human Capital Development (HCD) Strategy, marking a critical moment in the country’s long-term economic planning. Vice President Kashim Shettima has chosen to take HCD initiatives beyond political leanings and affiliation, reflecting his conviction in national development as […]
HCD National Coordinator Joins Imo State Government for OKOBI Grant Presentation and Students’ Club Launch
The National Coordinator of Nigeria’s Human Capital Development (HCD) 2.0 Programme, Rukaiya el-Rufai, joined the Imo State Government for the presentation of grants to beneficiaries of the One Kindred, One Business Initiative (OKOBI) and the launch of the OKOBI Students’ Club. Speaking at the event, the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor of Imo State, […]
Field Visit to Imo Digital City Ltd
Imo Digital City Ltd hosted the Honourable Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Dr. Chimezie Amadi, alongside the National HCD 2.0 Coordinator, Rukaiya el-Rufai, and members of the delegation on a guided tour of its innovation ecosystem. The visit provided an opportunity to assess the facility as a growing hub for digital innovation, skills development, […]
Advocacy Visit to Governor Hope Uzodimma
The Coordinator of the National Human Capital Development Programme 2.0 (HCD 2.0), Rukaiya el-Rufai, alongside members of her delegation, paid an advocacy visit to the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen federal and state collaboration on human capital development priorities. The engagement provided a strategic platform […]
