With over 25 years of experience in high-tech and global industry mechanisms, Wiseben's goal is, to begin with, three million jobs in each state, targeting unemployed and under-employed Nigerians. He believes there are millions of job opportunities within neighbourhoods and communities waiting to be discovered.
Wiseben expressed concern about Nigeria's abandoned economic projects, many of which are gigantic and could have boosted and sustained the economy. He lamented the inability of the elected officials to prioritize and fashion out sustainable economic mechanisms that can ignite industrialization, which has resulted in a junkyard of abandoned economic projects. He pointed out that Nigeria needs more technocrats to head the government, but they are scarce and difficult to identify.
According to Wiseben, the priority of NTT is to fashion a scheme and system that can create 120 million jobs, free from politics or religion and without regional or tribal sentiments within eight years, provided there is backing from the National Assembly. The proposed scheme would be the biggest job creation initiative in Africa and could set the country on a path of sustainable economic growth.
Wiseben's proposal comes at a time when Nigeria is grappling with high levels of unemployment and underemployment. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that the unemployment rate in Nigeria stood at 33.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020, while the underemployment rate was 22.8%. These figures represent a significant challenge to Nigeria's economy and society.
To address this challenge, Wiseben's scheme would create jobs across all sectors of the economy, from agriculture to manufacturing, and technology to services. The scheme would also prioritize entrepreneurship and skill acquisition, empowering Nigerians to become job creators and not just job seekers.
Wiseben's proposal has received mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some expressing optimism and others scepticism. While some are excited about the potential job opportunities and the positive impact they could have on the economy, others are concerned about the feasibility of the scheme and the government's commitment to its implementation.
Despite the challenges, Wiseben remains committed to his goal and believes that with the right support from the government and other stakeholders, the scheme could transform Nigeria's economy and create millions of jobs.