KATSINA EXPANDS AUTOMATIC EMPLOYMENT SCHEME FOR FIRST-CLASS GRADUATES

The Katsina State Government has expanded its automatic employment scheme to include first-class graduates as part of efforts to boost youth empowerment and reduce unemployment.

Officials said the initiative is designed to reward academic excellence while retaining top-performing graduates within the state’s public service system.

According to the government, beneficiaries of the scheme will be absorbed into relevant ministries, departments, and agencies based on their areas of study and professional competence.

The policy is also aimed at strengthening service delivery by integrating highly qualified young professionals into the workforce.

State authorities noted that the programme reflects ongoing efforts to invest in human capital development and create structure

d pathways for graduates entering the labour market.

Education stakeholders have welcomed the move, describing it as a step toward encouraging academic excellence and reducing brain drain.

Analysts say similar policies across Nigerian states could help address graduate unemployment while improving efficiency in public administration.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to expanding opportunities for young people through targeted employment and skills development programmes.